Enrollment
868
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Godley, TX
Godley H S
Federal NCES profile for Godley H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482096002090
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Godley H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Godley · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Godley H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Godley H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Godley, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Godley H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Godley H S
Godley H S is a large high school in Godley, Texas, enrolling 868 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 868 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 973 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #775, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 868 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Godley Isd also operates Godley Middle (729 students) and Rb Godley El (560 students) alongside Godley 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 Godley H S compares
Godley 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$13,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 868 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 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 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Godley H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Godley Isd, which includes Godley H S.
$13,444
Per student
-1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 41.4%
Federal 10.0%
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 Godley H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rb Godley El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legacy El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Godley Jjaep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Godley H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~868 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Godley H S
How many students attend Godley H S?
Godley H S has 868 students enrolled. It is a high school in Godley, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Godley H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Godley H S is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Godley H S?
36.4% of students at Godley H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Godley H S?
The largest demographic group at Godley H S is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Godley, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Godley H S?
Godley H S has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Godley H S rank among public schools in Godley?
By Resource Investment Index, Godley H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Godley, 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 Godley on the city page.
Is Godley H S a good school?
Godley H S earns 33/100 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 Godley Isd?
Besides Godley H S, Godley Isd also operates Godley Middle (729 students), Rb Godley El (560 students), and Pleasant View El (536 students). See the Godley Isd district page for the complete list.
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