- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hallettsville, TX
Hallettsville H S
Federal NCES profile for Hallettsville H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482212002223
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hallettsville H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Hallettsville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hallettsville H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hallettsville H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hallettsville, TX.
School address
District: Hallettsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482212002223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hallettsville H S held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 482212002223 · Hallettsville, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 12.7:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hallettsville El (465 students)
Hallettsville H S held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hallettsville H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hallettsville
Hallettsville El
465 students
- This school
Hallettsville H S
406 students
- Hallettsville
Hallettsville J H
305 students
What this shows Hallettsville H S reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hallettsville H S compares
Hallettsville 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,825
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Hallettsville H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hallettsville Isd reports $11,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hallettsville H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallettsville El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hallettsville J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hallettsville H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hallettsville H S
How many students attend Hallettsville H S?
Hallettsville H S has 406 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hallettsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hallettsville H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hallettsville H S is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Hallettsville H S?
35.7% of students at Hallettsville H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hallettsville H S?
The largest demographic group at Hallettsville H S is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Hallettsville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hallettsville H S?
Hallettsville H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Hallettsville H S rank among public schools in Hallettsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hallettsville H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hallettsville, 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 Hallettsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hallettsville Isd?
Besides Hallettsville H S, Hallettsville Isd also operates Hallettsville El (465 students) and Hallettsville J H (305 students). See the Hallettsville Isd district page for the complete list.