- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Falfurrias, TX
Falfurrias H S
Federal NCES profile for Falfurrias 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 481158000630
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falfurrias H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Falfurrias · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Falfurrias H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falfurrias H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Falfurrias, TX.
School address
District: Brooks County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481158000630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Falfurrias H S held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 481158000630 · Falfurrias, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 13.2:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Falfurrias J H (279 students)
Falfurrias H S held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Falfurrias H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Falfurrias H S
370 students
- Falfurrias J H
Falfurrias J H
279 students
- Falfurrias El
Falfurrias El
251 students
- Lasater El
Lasater El
156 students
- Falfurrias Inn 124
Falfurrias Innovation Academy
124 students
What this shows Falfurrias H S reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falfurrias H S compares
Falfurrias 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$16,726
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.6%
White 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Falfurrias H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brooks County Isd reports $16,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Falfurrias H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falfurrias J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falfurrias El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lasater El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falfurrias Innovation Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falfurrias H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Falfurrias H S
How many students attend Falfurrias H S?
Falfurrias H S has 370 students enrolled. It is a high school in Falfurrias, TX. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falfurrias H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Falfurrias H S is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Falfurrias H S?
92.5% of students at Falfurrias H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falfurrias H S?
The largest demographic group at Falfurrias H S is Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment, in Falfurrias, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falfurrias H S?
Falfurrias 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 Falfurrias H S rank among public schools in Falfurrias?
By Resource Investment Index, Falfurrias H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Falfurrias, 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 Falfurrias on the city page.
What other schools are in Brooks County Isd?
Besides Falfurrias H S, Brooks County Isd also operates Falfurrias J H (279 students), Falfurrias El (251 students), and Lasater El (156 students). See the Brooks County Isd district page for the complete list.