- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Saline, TX
Grand Saline H S
Federal NCES profile for Grand Saline H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482145002166
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Saline H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Grand Saline · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Saline H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Saline H S ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Grand Saline, TX.
School address
District: Grand Saline Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482145002166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Grand Saline H S held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 482145002166 · Grand Saline, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 14:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Saline El (299 students)
Grand Saline H S held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Grand Saline H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grand Saline H S
363 students
- Grand Saline E
Grand Saline El
299 students
- Grand Saline M
Grand Saline Middle
293 students
- Grand Saline I
Grand Saline Int
244 students
- Van Zandt Co Y 12
Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-Service Ctr
12 students
What this shows Grand Saline H S reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Saline H S compares
Grand Saline 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$13,040
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 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Grand Saline H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Saline Isd reports $13,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Saline H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Saline El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Saline Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Saline Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-Service Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Saline H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Saline H S
How many students attend Grand Saline H S?
Grand Saline H S has 363 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Saline, TX. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Saline H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Saline H S is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Grand Saline H S?
47.2% of students at Grand Saline H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Saline H S?
The largest demographic group at Grand Saline H S is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Grand Saline, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Saline H S?
Grand Saline H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Grand Saline H S rank among public schools in Grand Saline?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Saline H S ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Grand Saline, 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 Grand Saline on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Saline Isd?
Besides Grand Saline H S, Grand Saline Isd also operates Grand Saline El (299 students), Grand Saline Middle (293 students), and Grand Saline Int (244 students). See the Grand Saline Isd district page for the complete list.