- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lubbock, TX
Estacado H S
Federal NCES profile for Estacado H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482850010890
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estacado H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 12
- high schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Estacado H S has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estacado H S ranks #4 of 12 high schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Estacado H S held near 865 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.7 → 66.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 482850010890 · Lubbock, TX High · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 10.2:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey H S (2,117 students)
Estacado H S held near 865 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.7 → 66.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Estacado H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monterey H S
Monterey H S
2,117 students
- Lubbock H S
Lubbock H S
1,927 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
1,878 students
- Hutchinson Mid 845
Hutchinson Middle
845 students
- This school 787
Estacado H S
787 students
- Evans Middle 773
Evans Middle
773 students
What this shows Estacado H S reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estacado H S compares
Estacado 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.7%
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
$12,692
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
318
in-school suspensions + 207 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
African American 40.3%
White 2.8%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Estacado H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lubbock Isd reports $12,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estacado H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lubbock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estacado H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~787 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estacado H S
How many students attend Estacado H S?
Estacado H S has 787 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 897 (2022-23) → 865 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estacado H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Estacado H S is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% 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 Estacado H S?
86.8% of students at Estacado H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estacado H S?
The largest demographic group at Estacado H S is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estacado H S?
Estacado H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Estacado H S rank among high schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Estacado H S ranks #4 of 12 high schools in Lubbock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Lubbock Isd?
Besides Estacado H S, Lubbock Isd also operates Monterey H S (2,117 students), Lubbock H S (1,927 students), and Coronado H S (1,878 students). See the Lubbock Isd district page for the complete list.