Enrollment
1,101
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jarrell, TX
Jarrell H S
Federal NCES profile for Jarrell H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482460002756
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jarrell H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Jarrell · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jarrell H S has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jarrell H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Jarrell, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jarrell H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jarrell H S
Jarrell H S is a large high school in Jarrell, Texas, enrolling 1,101 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,101 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 750 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #658, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (24%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jarrell Isd spends $10,532 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Jarrell Isd also operates Jarrell Middle (899 students) and Jarrell El (719 students) alongside Jarrell 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 Jarrell H S compares
Jarrell 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,101
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$10,532
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
White 24.3%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Jarrell H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jarrell Isd, which includes Jarrell H S.
$10,532
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.6%
State 20.5%
Federal 10.9%
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 Jarrell H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrell Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jarrell El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Igo El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jarrell H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jarrell H S
How many students attend Jarrell H S?
Jarrell H S has 1,101 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jarrell, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jarrell H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Jarrell H S is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jarrell H S?
47.6% of students at Jarrell H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jarrell H S?
The largest demographic group at Jarrell H S is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Jarrell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jarrell H S?
Jarrell H S has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Jarrell H S rank among public schools in Jarrell?
By Resource Investment Index, Jarrell H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Jarrell, 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 Jarrell on the city page.
Is Jarrell H S a good school?
Jarrell H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Jarrell Isd?
Besides Jarrell H S, Jarrell Isd also operates Jarrell Middle (899 students), Jarrell El (719 students), and Igo El (647 students). See the Jarrell Isd district page for the complete list.
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