- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483483007467
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+154 students YoY
John B Connally H S grew from 1,663 students in 2022-23 to 1,817 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 123.0 → 125.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+154 students YoY 483483007467 · Austin, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,974 enr · 16:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hendrickson H S (2,128 students)
John B Connally H S grew from 1,663 students in 2022-23 to 1,817 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 123.0 → 125.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John B Connally H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hendrickson H
Hendrickson H S
2,128 students
- Weiss H S
Weiss H S
1,985 students
- This school
John B Connally H S
1,974 students
- Pflugerville H
Pflugerville H S
1,794 students
- Kelly Lane Mid
Kelly Lane Middle
910 students
- Bohls Middle 830
Bohls Middle
830 students
What this shows John B Connally H S reports 1,974 students on the CCD universe file.
How John B Connally H S compares
John B Connally H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,528
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
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.
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
District finance for Pflugerville Isd reports $11,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,974 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,663 (2022-23) → 1,817 (2023-24), up 154.
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 34/100 (typical 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 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.
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.