- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sour Lake, TX
Hardin-Jefferson H S
Federal NCES profile for Hardin-Jefferson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482241002248
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin-Jefferson H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 782
- students enrolled
Hardin-Jefferson H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hardin-Jefferson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482241002248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Hardin-Jefferson H S held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.6 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 482241002248 · Sour Lake, TX High · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 14.8:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sour Lake El (720 students)
Hardin-Jefferson H S held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.6 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hardin-Jefferson H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hardin-Jefferson H S
782 students
- Sour Lake El
Sour Lake El
720 students
- Henderson Midd
Henderson Middle
656 students
- China El
China El
600 students
- New Ae 3
New Ae
3 students
What this shows Hardin-Jefferson H S reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardin-Jefferson H S compares
Hardin-Jefferson 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$10,301
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
African American 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Hardin-Jefferson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin-Jefferson Isd reports $10,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardin-Jefferson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sour Lake El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| China El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Ae | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin-Jefferson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~782 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardin-Jefferson H S
How many students attend Hardin-Jefferson H S?
Hardin-Jefferson H S has 782 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sour Lake, TX. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin-Jefferson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin-Jefferson H S is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hardin-Jefferson H S?
33.4% of students at Hardin-Jefferson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin-Jefferson H S?
The largest demographic group at Hardin-Jefferson H S is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Sour Lake, 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 Hardin-Jefferson H S?
Hardin-Jefferson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hardin-Jefferson Isd?
Besides Hardin-Jefferson H S, Hardin-Jefferson Isd also operates Sour Lake El (720 students), Henderson Middle (656 students), and China El (600 students). See the Hardin-Jefferson Isd district page for the complete list.