Enrollment
1,771
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481836001728
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elgin H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elgin H S
Elgin H S is a higher-need, large high school in Elgin, Texas, enrolling 1,771 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 92% of Texas schools and 34% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.8% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,771 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 247 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #231, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 409 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,771 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Elgin Isd also operates Elgin Int (863 students) and Elgin Middle (839 students) alongside Elgin H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elgin H S compares
Elgin H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elgin Isd, which includes Elgin H S.
$11,458
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 44.8%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,771 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elgin H S a good school?
Elgin H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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