- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waskom, TX
Elysian Fields H S
Federal NCES profile for Elysian Fields H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481848001734
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elysian Fields H S earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Waskom · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elysian Fields H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elysian Fields H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Waskom, TX.
School address
District: Elysian Fields Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481848001734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Elysian Fields H S shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 481848001734 · Waskom, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 8.8:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Elysian Fields El (360 students)
Elysian Fields H S shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Elysian Fields H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elysian Fields
Elysian Fields El
360 students
- This school
Elysian Fields H S
229 students
- Elysian Fields
Elysian Fields Middle
186 students
What this shows Elysian Fields H S reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elysian Fields H S compares
Elysian Fields H S is a shrinking 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% 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
14.4%
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
$14,598
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
African American 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Elysian Fields H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elysian Fields Isd reports $14,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elysian Fields H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elysian Fields El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elysian Fields Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elysian Fields H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elysian Fields H S
How many students attend Elysian Fields H S?
Elysian Fields H S has 229 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waskom, TX. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elysian Fields H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Elysian Fields H S is 8.8:1, which is 40% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 44% 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 Elysian Fields H S?
32.8% of students at Elysian Fields H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elysian Fields H S?
The largest demographic group at Elysian Fields H S is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Waskom, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elysian Fields H S?
Elysian Fields H S has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Elysian Fields H S rank among public schools in Waskom?
By Resource Investment Index, Elysian Fields H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Waskom, 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 Waskom on the city page.
What other schools are in Elysian Fields Isd?
Besides Elysian Fields H S, Elysian Fields Isd also operates Elysian Fields El (360 students) and Elysian Fields Middle (186 students). See the Elysian Fields Isd district page for the complete list.