- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Freer, TX
Freer H S
Federal NCES profile for Freer 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 481982005367
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freer H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Freer · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Freer H S has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freer H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Freer, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Freer H S grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 481982005367 · Freer, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 10.6:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Norman M Thomas El (361 students)
Freer H S grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Freer H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norman M Thoma
Norman M Thomas El
361 students
- This school
Freer H S
202 students
- Lucy Aragon J
Lucy Aragon J H
146 students
What this shows Freer H S reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freer H S compares
Freer 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$18,500
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
White 5.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Freer H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Freer Isd reports $18,500 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freer H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman M Thomas El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Aragon J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freer H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~202 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Freer H S
How many students attend Freer H S?
Freer H S has 202 students enrolled. It is a high school in Freer, TX. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freer H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Freer H S is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Freer H S?
80.6% of students at Freer H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freer H S?
The largest demographic group at Freer H S is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Freer, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freer H S?
Freer H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
How does Freer H S rank among public schools in Freer?
By Resource Investment Index, Freer H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Freer, 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 Freer Isd?
Besides Freer H S, Freer Isd also operates Norman M Thomas El (361 students) and Lucy Aragon J H (146 students). See the Freer Isd district page for the complete list.