- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Idalou, TX
Idalou H S
Federal NCES profile for Idalou H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482412002688
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idalou H S earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Idalou · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Idalou H S has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idalou H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Idalou, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Idalou H S held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 482412002688 · Idalou, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 9.3:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Idalou El (412 students)
Idalou H S held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idalou H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Idalou El
Idalou El
412 students
- This school
Idalou H S
297 students
- Idalou Middle
Idalou Middle
286 students
What this shows Idalou H S reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idalou H S compares
Idalou 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 68% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,105
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Idalou H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Idalou Isd reports $12,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Idalou H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idalou El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idalou Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idalou H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idalou H S
How many students attend Idalou H S?
Idalou H S has 297 students enrolled. It is a high school in Idalou, TX. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idalou H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Idalou H S is 9.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Idalou H S?
20.1% of students at Idalou H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idalou H S?
The largest demographic group at Idalou H S is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Idalou, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idalou H S?
Idalou H S has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Idalou H S rank among public schools in Idalou?
By Resource Investment Index, Idalou H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Idalou, 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 Idalou Isd?
Besides Idalou H S, Idalou Isd also operates Idalou El (412 students) and Idalou Middle (286 students). See the Idalou Isd district page for the complete list.