- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Hancock, TX
Fort Hancock H S
Federal NCES profile for Fort Hancock 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 482013010849
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Hancock H S earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 163
- students enrolled
Fort Hancock H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ft Hancock Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482013010849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Fort Hancock H S grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+57.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 482013010849 · Fort Hancock, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 14.8:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Benito Martinez El (227 students)
Fort Hancock H S grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+57.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fort Hancock H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benito Martine
Benito Martinez El
227 students
- This school
Fort Hancock H S
163 students
- Fort Hancock M
Fort Hancock Middle
99 students
What this shows Fort Hancock H S reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Hancock H S compares
Fort Hancock 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,573
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.9%
White 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Fort Hancock H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ft Hancock Isd reports $18,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Hancock H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benito Martinez El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Hancock Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Hancock H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Hancock H S
How many students attend Fort Hancock H S?
Fort Hancock H S has 163 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Hancock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 113 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Hancock H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Hancock H S is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Hancock H S?
81.4% of students at Fort Hancock H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Hancock H S?
The largest demographic group at Fort Hancock H S is Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment, in Fort Hancock, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Hancock H S?
Fort Hancock 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).
What other schools are in Ft Hancock Isd?
Besides Fort Hancock H S, Ft Hancock Isd also operates Benito Martinez El (227 students) and Fort Hancock Middle (99 students). See the Ft Hancock Isd district page for the complete list.