- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marble Falls, TX
Falls Career H S
Federal NCES profile for Falls Career H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482901010469
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falls Career H S earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Marble Falls · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Falls Career H S has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falls Career H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Marble Falls, TX.
School address
District: Marble Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482901010469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Falls Career H S shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-16.3%).
Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 482901010469 · Marble Falls, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 7.5:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Marble Falls H S (1,129 students)
Falls Career H S shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-16.3%). Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Falls Career H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marble Falls H
Marble Falls H S
1,129 students
- Marble Falls M
Marble Falls Middle
852 students
- Colt El
Colt El
572 students
- Marble Falls E
Marble Falls El
569 students
- Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes El
524 students
- This school 45
Falls Career H S
45 students
What this shows Falls Career H S reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falls Career H S compares
Falls Career 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 49% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.2%
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
$12,942
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 45 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
White 40.0%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Falls Career H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marble Falls Isd reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Falls Career H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Falls H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marble Falls Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colt El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marble Falls El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Lakes El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falls Career H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falls Career H S
How many students attend Falls Career H S?
Falls Career H S has 45 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marble Falls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falls Career H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Falls Career H S is 7.5:1, which is 49% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 52% 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 Falls Career H S?
65.3% of students at Falls Career H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falls Career H S?
The largest demographic group at Falls Career H S is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Marble Falls, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falls Career H S?
Falls Career H S has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Falls Career H S rank among public schools in Marble Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Falls Career H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Marble Falls, 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 Marble Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Marble Falls Isd?
Besides Falls Career H S, Marble Falls Isd also operates Marble Falls H S (1,129 students), Marble Falls Middle (852 students), and Colt El (572 students). See the Marble Falls Isd district page for the complete list.