- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fabens, TX
Fabens H S
Federal NCES profile for Fabens H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481890001768
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fabens H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fabens · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fabens H S has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fabens H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fabens, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Fabens H S held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.8 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 481890001768 · Fabens, TX High · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 11:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Johanna Odonnell Int (434 students)
Fabens H S held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.8 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fabens H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fabens H S
616 students
- Johanna Odonne
Johanna Odonnell Int
434 students
- Fabens El
Fabens El
421 students
- Fabens Middle
Fabens Middle
394 students
What this shows Fabens H S reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fabens H S compares
Fabens 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$15,557
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%
White 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, Fabens H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fabens Isd reports $15,557 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fabens H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johanna Odonnell Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fabens El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fabens Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fabens H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~616 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fabens H S
How many students attend Fabens H S?
Fabens H S has 616 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fabens, TX. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fabens H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Fabens H S is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 Fabens H S?
79.1% of students at Fabens H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fabens H S?
The largest demographic group at Fabens H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment, in Fabens, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fabens H S?
Fabens H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Fabens H S rank among public schools in Fabens?
By Resource Investment Index, Fabens H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fabens, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fabens Isd?
Besides Fabens H S, Fabens Isd also operates Johanna Odonnell Int (434 students), Fabens El (421 students), and Fabens Middle (394 students). See the Fabens Isd district page for the complete list.