- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Giddings, TX
Giddings H S
Federal NCES profile for Giddings H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482064002075
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Giddings H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Giddings · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Giddings H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Giddings H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Giddings, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Giddings H S held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 482064002075 · Giddings, TX High · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 13.2:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Giddings El (585 students)
Giddings H S held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Giddings H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Giddings H S
648 students
- Giddings El
Giddings El
585 students
- Giddings Middl
Giddings Middle
389 students
- Giddings Int
Giddings Int
278 students
What this shows Giddings H S reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Giddings H S compares
Giddings 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$11,035
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
White 36.1%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Giddings H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Giddings Isd reports $11,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Giddings H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giddings El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Giddings Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Giddings Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Giddings H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Giddings H S
How many students attend Giddings H S?
Giddings H S has 648 students enrolled. It is a high school in Giddings, TX. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giddings H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Giddings H S is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Giddings H S?
42.7% of students at Giddings H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Giddings H S?
The largest demographic group at Giddings H S is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in Giddings, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Giddings H S?
Giddings H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Giddings H S rank among public schools in Giddings?
By Resource Investment Index, Giddings H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Giddings, 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 Giddings on the city page.
What other schools are in Giddings Isd?
Besides Giddings H S, Giddings Isd also operates Giddings El (585 students), Giddings Middle (389 students), and Giddings Int (278 students). See the Giddings Isd district page for the complete list.