Enrollment
643
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Glen Rose, TX
Glen Rose H S
Federal NCES profile for Glen Rose H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482085002088
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Rose H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Glen Rose · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Rose H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Rose H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Glen Rose, TX.
School address
District: Glen Rose Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482085002088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glen Rose H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glen Rose H S
Glen Rose H S is a mid-sized high school in Glen Rose, Texas, enrolling 643 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.3% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 955 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #41, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Glen Rose Isd also operates Glen Rose El (499 students) and Glen Rose J H School (497 students) alongside Glen Rose H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Glen Rose H S compares
Glen Rose H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,577
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Glen Rose H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glen Rose Isd, which includes Glen Rose H S.
$12,577
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.7%
State 18.6%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Glen Rose H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Rose El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Rose J H School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Rose Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Rose H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glen Rose H S
How many students attend Glen Rose H S?
Glen Rose H S has 643 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glen Rose, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Rose H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Rose H S is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Glen Rose H S?
29.3% of students at Glen Rose H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Rose H S?
The largest demographic group at Glen Rose H S is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Glen Rose, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Rose H S?
Glen Rose H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glen Rose H S rank among public schools in Glen Rose?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Rose H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Glen Rose, 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 Glen Rose on the city page.
Is Glen Rose H S a good school?
Glen Rose H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Glen Rose Isd?
Besides Glen Rose H S, Glen Rose Isd also operates Glen Rose El (499 students), Glen Rose J H School (497 students), and Glen Rose Int (480 students). See the Glen Rose Isd district page for the complete list.
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