- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riviera, TX
Kaufer H S
Federal NCES profile for Kaufer H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483732004193
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaufer H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Riviera · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaufer H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaufer H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Riviera, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Kaufer H S held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 483732004193 · Riviera, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 8.6:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Nanny El (143 students)
Kaufer H S held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kaufer H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kaufer H S
181 students
- Nanny El
Nanny El
143 students
- De La Paz Midd
De La Paz Middle
101 students
What this shows Kaufer H S reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaufer H S compares
Kaufer 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$17,245
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 25.4%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Kaufer H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riviera Isd reports $17,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kaufer H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| De La Paz Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaufer H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kaufer H S
How many students attend Kaufer H S?
Kaufer H S has 181 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riviera, TX. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaufer H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaufer H S is 8.6:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% 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 Kaufer H S?
48.5% of students at Kaufer H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaufer H S?
The largest demographic group at Kaufer H S is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Riviera, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaufer H S?
Kaufer H S has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Kaufer H S rank among public schools in Riviera?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaufer H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Riviera, 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 Riviera Isd?
Besides Kaufer H S, Riviera Isd also operates Nanny El (143 students) and De La Paz Middle (101 students). See the Riviera Isd district page for the complete list.