Enrollment
1,974
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
John B Connally H S
Federal NCES profile for John B Connally H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483483007467
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John B Connally H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #29 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John B Connally H S has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John B Connally H S ranks #29 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Pflugerville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483483007467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
123.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John B Connally H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at John B Connally H S
John B Connally H S is a higher-need, large high school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 1,974 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,974 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 200 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #153, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 560 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,974 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pflugerville Isd also operates Hendrickson H S (2,128 students) and Weiss H S (1,985 students) alongside John B Connally 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 John B Connally H S compares
John B Connally 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,974 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,974
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$11,648
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
372
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 65.8%
African American 15.0%
Asian 9.1%
White 7.9%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, John B Connally H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pflugerville Isd, which includes John B Connally H S.
$11,648
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 13.1%
Federal 11.9%
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 John B Connally H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrickson H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weiss H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pflugerville H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelly Lane Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bohls Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John B Connally H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,974 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John B Connally H S
How many students attend John B Connally H S?
John B Connally H S has 1,974 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John B Connally H S?
The student-teacher ratio at John B Connally H S is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John B Connally H S?
50.0% of students at John B Connally H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John B Connally H S?
The largest demographic group at John B Connally H S is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John B Connally H S?
John B Connally H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 John B Connally H S rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, John B Connally H S ranks #29 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Austin on the city page.
Is John B Connally H S a good school?
John B Connally H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Pflugerville Isd?
Besides John B Connally H S, Pflugerville Isd also operates Hendrickson H S (2,128 students), Weiss H S (1,985 students), and Pflugerville H S (1,794 students). See the Pflugerville Isd district page for the complete list.
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