Enrollment
497
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Groesbeck, TX
Groesbeck H S
Federal NCES profile for Groesbeck H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482181002202
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Groesbeck H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Groesbeck · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Groesbeck H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Groesbeck H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Groesbeck, TX.
School address
District: Groesbeck Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482181002202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Groesbeck H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Groesbeck H S
Groesbeck H S is a mid-sized high school in Groesbeck, Texas, enrolling 497 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 497 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #342.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Groesbeck Isd also operates H O Whitehurst El (470 students) and Enge-Washington Int (320 students) alongside Groesbeck 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 Groesbeck H S compares
Groesbeck 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 | 47.2% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 51% | - | - |
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.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
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
28.6%
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
$13,711
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
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 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Groesbeck 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 Groesbeck Isd, which includes Groesbeck H S.
$13,711
Per student
+0%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 13.9%
Federal 24.1%
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 Groesbeck H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H O Whitehurst El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enge-Washington Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groesbeck Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Groesbeck H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Groesbeck H S
How many students attend Groesbeck H S?
Groesbeck H S has 497 students enrolled. It is a high school in Groesbeck, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groesbeck H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Groesbeck 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 Groesbeck H S?
47.2% of students at Groesbeck H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Groesbeck H S?
The largest demographic group at Groesbeck H S is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Groesbeck, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groesbeck H S?
Groesbeck H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Groesbeck H S rank among public schools in Groesbeck?
By Resource Investment Index, Groesbeck H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Groesbeck, 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 Groesbeck on the city page.
Is Groesbeck H S a good school?
Groesbeck H S earns 41/100 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 Groesbeck Isd?
Besides Groesbeck H S, Groesbeck Isd also operates H O Whitehurst El (470 students), Enge-Washington Int (320 students), and Groesbeck Middle (208 students). See the Groesbeck Isd district page for the complete list.
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