- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Early, TX
Early H S
Federal NCES profile for Early H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481779001551
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early H S earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Early · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Early H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Early, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Early H S held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 481779001551 · Early, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 11.4:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Early El (241 students)
Early H S held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Early H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Early H S
365 students
- Early El
Early El
241 students
- Early Pri
Early Pri
231 students
- Early Middle
Early Middle
230 students
What this shows Early H S reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early H S compares
Early H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 91 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Early H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Early Isd reports $12,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early H S
How many students attend Early H S?
Early H S has 365 students enrolled. It is a high school in Early, TX. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Early H S is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early H S?
32.0% of students at Early H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early H S?
The largest demographic group at Early H S is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Early, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early H S?
Early H S has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early H S rank among public schools in Early?
By Resource Investment Index, Early H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Early, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Early on the city page.
What other schools are in Early Isd?
Besides Early H S, Early Isd also operates Early El (241 students), Early Pri (231 students), and Early Middle (230 students). See the Early Isd district page for the complete list.