- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Howe, TX
Howe H S
Federal NCES profile for Howe 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 482367002622
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howe H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Howe · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Howe H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howe H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Howe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Howe H S held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.9 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 482367002622 · Howe, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 11.3:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit Hill El (323 students)
Howe H S held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.9 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Howe H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Howe H S
363 students
- Summit Hill El
Summit Hill El
323 students
- Howe Int
Howe Int
298 students
- Howe Middle
Howe Middle
281 students
What this shows Howe H S reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howe H S compares
Howe 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 42% | 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
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$12,048
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Howe H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howe Isd reports $12,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howe H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Hill El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howe Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howe Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howe H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 Howe H S
How many students attend Howe H S?
Howe H S has 363 students enrolled. It is a high school in Howe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Howe H S is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 Howe H S?
36.1% of students at Howe H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howe H S?
The largest demographic group at Howe H S is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Howe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howe H S?
Howe H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howe H S rank among public schools in Howe?
By Resource Investment Index, Howe H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Howe, 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 Howe Isd?
Besides Howe H S, Howe Isd also operates Summit Hill El (323 students), Howe Int (298 students), and Howe Middle (281 students). See the Howe Isd district page for the complete list.