- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Goldthwaite, TX
Goldthwaite H S
Federal NCES profile for Goldthwaite H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482100002094
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goldthwaite H S earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Goldthwaite · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Goldthwaite H S has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goldthwaite H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Goldthwaite, TX.
School address
District: Goldthwaite Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482100002094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Goldthwaite H S held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 482100002094 · Goldthwaite, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 8.4:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Goldthwaite El (237 students)
Goldthwaite H S held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Goldthwaite H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goldthwaite El
Goldthwaite El
237 students
- This school
Goldthwaite H S
168 students
- Goldthwaite Mi
Goldthwaite Middle
111 students
What this shows Goldthwaite H S reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goldthwaite H S compares
Goldthwaite 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 43% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,490
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 84 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Goldthwaite H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goldthwaite Isd reports $18,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goldthwaite H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthwaite El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldthwaite Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goldthwaite H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goldthwaite H S
How many students attend Goldthwaite H S?
Goldthwaite H S has 168 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goldthwaite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldthwaite H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Goldthwaite H S is 8.4:1, which is 43% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% 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 Goldthwaite H S?
28.4% of students at Goldthwaite H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goldthwaite H S?
The largest demographic group at Goldthwaite H S is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Goldthwaite, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goldthwaite H S?
Goldthwaite H S has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (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).
How does Goldthwaite H S rank among public schools in Goldthwaite?
By Resource Investment Index, Goldthwaite H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Goldthwaite, 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 Goldthwaite Isd?
Besides Goldthwaite H S, Goldthwaite Isd also operates Goldthwaite El (237 students) and Goldthwaite Middle (111 students). See the Goldthwaite Isd district page for the complete list.