- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ferris, TX
Ferris H S
Federal NCES profile for Ferris H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481917001786
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferris H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Ferris · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferris H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferris H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ferris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Ferris H S grew from 821 students in 2022-23 to 888 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 63.1 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 481917001786 · Ferris, TX High · MID · TRAD
940 enr · 14.9:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferris J H (658 students)
Ferris H S grew from 821 students in 2022-23 to 888 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 63.1 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ferris H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ferris H S
940 students
- Ferris J H
Ferris J H
658 students
- Lucy Mae Mcdon
Lucy Mae Mcdonald El
641 students
- Lee Longino El
Lee Longino El
436 students
- Hazel Ingram E 335
Hazel Ingram El
335 students
- Ellis County J 3
Ellis County Jjaep
3 students
What this shows Ferris H S reports 940 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferris H S compares
Ferris H S is a growing 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$11,668
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
White 13.4%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Ferris H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferris Isd reports $11,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferris H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucy Mae Mcdonald El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee Longino El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel Ingram El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellis County Jjaep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ferris H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~940 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ferris H S
How many students attend Ferris H S?
Ferris H S has 940 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ferris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 821 (2022-23) → 888 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferris H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferris H S is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferris H S?
73.3% of students at Ferris H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferris H S?
The largest demographic group at Ferris H S is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Ferris, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferris H S?
Ferris H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ferris H S rank among public schools in Ferris?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferris H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ferris, 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 Ferris on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferris Isd?
Besides Ferris H S, Ferris Isd also operates Ferris J H (658 students), Lucy Mae Mcdonald El (641 students), and Lee Longino El (436 students). See the Ferris Isd district page for the complete list.