- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ladonia, TX
Fannindel H S
Federal NCES profile for Fannindel H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481905001776
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fannindel H S earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 50
- students enrolled
Fannindel H S has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Fannindel H S shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-15.6%).
Teacher FTE held 10.5 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 481905001776 · Ladonia, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 5:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Fannindel El (91 students)
Fannindel H S shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-15.6%). Teacher FTE held 10.5 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Fannindel H S compares
Fannindel 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 66% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
5:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$22,503
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.0%
White 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Fannindel H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fannindel Isd reports $22,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fannindel H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fannindel El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fannindel H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fannindel H S
How many students attend Fannindel H S?
Fannindel H S has 50 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ladonia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fannindel H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Fannindel H S is 5:1, which is 66% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 68% 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 Fannindel H S?
79.7% of students at Fannindel H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fannindel H S?
The largest demographic group at Fannindel H S is African American at 44.0% of enrollment, in Ladonia, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fannindel H S?
Fannindel H S has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Fannindel Isd?
Besides Fannindel H S, Fannindel Isd also operates Fannindel El (91 students). See the Fannindel Isd district page for the complete list.