- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Farwell, TX
Farwell H S
Federal NCES profile for Farwell H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481911001781
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farwell H S earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Farwell · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Farwell H S has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farwell H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Farwell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Farwell H S held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 481911001781 · Farwell, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 9:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Farwell El (279 students)
Farwell H S held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Farwell H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farwell El
Farwell El
279 students
- This school
Farwell H S
189 students
- Farwell J H
Farwell J H
131 students
What this shows Farwell H S reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farwell H S compares
Farwell 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,812
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 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.4%
White 38.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Farwell H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farwell Isd reports $12,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farwell H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farwell J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farwell H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Farwell H S
How many students attend Farwell H S?
Farwell H S has 189 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farwell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farwell H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Farwell H S is 9:1, which is 39% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% 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 Farwell H S?
42.7% of students at Farwell H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farwell H S?
The largest demographic group at Farwell H S is Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment, in Farwell, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farwell H S?
Farwell H S has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Farwell H S rank among public schools in Farwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Farwell H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Farwell, 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 Farwell Isd?
Besides Farwell H S, Farwell Isd also operates Farwell El (279 students) and Farwell J H (131 students). See the Farwell Isd district page for the complete list.