Enrollment
309
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Roanoke, TX
James M Steele Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for James M Steele Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483318012421
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James M Steele Early College H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 309
- students enrolled
James M Steele Early College H S has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James M Steele Early College H S ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Roanoke, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James M Steele Early College H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at James M Steele Early College H S
James M Steele Early College H S is a mid-sized high school in Roanoke, Texas, enrolling 309 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Texas schools and 31% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Northwest Isd spends $9,604 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Northwest Isd also operates V R Eaton H S (3,288 students) and Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students) alongside James M Steele Early College 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 James M Steele Early College H S compares
James M Steele Early College 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 13.9%
Asian 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, James M Steele Early College H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Isd, which includes James M Steele Early College H S.
$9,604
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.2%
State 7.0%
Federal 7.8%
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 James M Steele Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| V R Eaton H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byron Nelson H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gene Pike Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medlin Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James M Steele Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,969
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,672
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~309 students)
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Frequently asked questions about James M Steele Early College H S
How many students attend James M Steele Early College H S?
James M Steele Early College H S has 309 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roanoke, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James M Steele Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at James M Steele Early College H S is 19.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James M Steele Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at James M Steele Early College H S is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Roanoke, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James M Steele Early College H S?
James M Steele Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James M Steele Early College H S rank among public schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, James M Steele Early College H S ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke on the city page.
Is James M Steele Early College H S a good school?
James M Steele Early College H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Northwest Isd?
Besides James M Steele Early College H S, Northwest Isd also operates V R Eaton H S (3,288 students), Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students), and Northwest H S (2,672 students). See the Northwest Isd district page for the complete list.
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