- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kaufman, TX
Kaufman H S
Federal NCES profile for Kaufman 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 482520002816
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaufman H S earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Kaufman · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaufman H S has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaufman H S ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Kaufman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Kaufman H S held near 1,321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.8 → 87.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 482520002816 · Kaufman, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,294 enr · 16.4:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Norman J H (961 students)
Kaufman H S held near 1,321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.8 → 87.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kaufman H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kaufman H S
1,294 students
- Norman J H
Norman J H
961 students
- Lucille Nash E
Lucille Nash El
604 students
- J W Monday El 513
J W Monday El
513 students
- Helen Edward E 505
Helen Edward Early Childhood Center
505 students
- J R Phillips E 466
J R Phillips El
466 students
What this shows Kaufman H S reports 1,294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaufman H S compares
Kaufman 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,294 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,294
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$10,822
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
219
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 38 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
White 33.1%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Kaufman H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kaufman Isd reports $10,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kaufman H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucille Nash El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J W Monday El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen Edward Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J R Phillips El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaufman H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- 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 (~1,294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kaufman H S
How many students attend Kaufman H S?
Kaufman H S has 1,294 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kaufman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,303 (2022-23) → 1,321 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaufman H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaufman H S is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kaufman H S?
66.4% of students at Kaufman H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaufman H S?
The largest demographic group at Kaufman H S is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment, in Kaufman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaufman H S?
Kaufman 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 Kaufman H S rank among public schools in Kaufman?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaufman H S ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Kaufman, 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 Kaufman on the city page.
What other schools are in Kaufman Isd?
Besides Kaufman H S, Kaufman Isd also operates Norman J H (961 students), Lucille Nash El (604 students), and J W Monday El (513 students). See the Kaufman Isd district page for the complete list.