- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elgin, TX
Elgin H S
Federal NCES profile for Elgin H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481836001728
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elgin H S earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elgin H S has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin H S ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Elgin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+107 students YoY
Elgin H S grew from 1,672 students in 2022-23 to 1,779 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 90.8 → 92.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+107 students YoY 481836001728 · Elgin, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,771 enr · 19.7:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Elgin Int (863 students)
Elgin H S grew from 1,672 students in 2022-23 to 1,779 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 90.8 → 92.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Elgin H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elgin H S
1,771 students
- Elgin Int
Elgin Int
863 students
- Elgin Middle
Elgin Middle
839 students
- Elgin El 673
Elgin El
673 students
- Booker T Washi 638
Booker T Washington El
638 students
- Neidig El 528
Neidig El
528 students
What this shows Elgin H S reports 1,771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elgin H S compares
Elgin H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,771 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,771
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,080
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
Counselors4.3 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.9%
White 11.0%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Elgin H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elgin Isd reports $11,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elgin H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elgin El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Booker T Washington El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Neidig El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elgin H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,771 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elgin H S
How many students attend Elgin H S?
Elgin H S has 1,771 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elgin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,672 (2022-23) → 1,779 (2023-24), up 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elgin H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Elgin H S is 19.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elgin H S?
64.8% of students at Elgin H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elgin H S?
The largest demographic group at Elgin H S is Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment, in Elgin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elgin H S?
Elgin H S has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Elgin H S rank among public schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin H S ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Elgin, 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 Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Elgin Isd?
Besides Elgin H S, Elgin Isd also operates Elgin Int (863 students), Elgin Middle (839 students), and Elgin El (673 students). See the Elgin Isd district page for the complete list.