- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkhart, TX
Elkhart H S
Federal NCES profile for Elkhart H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481839001732
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhart H S earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhart H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Elkhart, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Elkhart H S held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 481839001732 · Elkhart, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 8.7:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart El (353 students)
Elkhart H S held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Elkhart H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhart El
Elkhart El
353 students
- This school
Elkhart H S
305 students
- Elkhart Middle
Elkhart Middle
283 students
- Elkhart Int
Elkhart Int
246 students
What this shows Elkhart H S reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhart H S compares
Elkhart 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$12,632
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Elkhart H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhart Isd reports $12,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkhart H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhart Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhart Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhart H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkhart H S
How many students attend Elkhart H S?
Elkhart H S has 305 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkhart, TX. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart H S is 8.7:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% 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 Elkhart H S?
38.1% of students at Elkhart H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhart H S?
The largest demographic group at Elkhart H S is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Elkhart, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhart H S?
Elkhart H S has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Elkhart H S rank among public schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhart Isd?
Besides Elkhart H S, Elkhart Isd also operates Elkhart El (353 students), Elkhart Middle (283 students), and Elkhart Int (246 students). See the Elkhart Isd district page for the complete list.