- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kemp, TX
Kemp H S
Federal NCES profile for Kemp H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482532002826
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kemp H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Kemp · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kemp H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kemp H S ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Kemp, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Kemp H S held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 482532002826 · Kemp, TX High · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 13.8:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kemp J H (439 students)
Kemp H S held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kemp H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kemp H S
566 students
- Kemp J H
Kemp J H
439 students
- Kemp Pri
Kemp Pri
371 students
- Kemp Int
Kemp Int
307 students
- Kemp Alternati 8
Kemp Alternative
8 students
What this shows Kemp H S reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kemp H S compares
Kemp 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$11,839
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Kemp H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kemp Isd reports $11,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kemp H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemp J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kemp Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kemp Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kemp Alternative | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kemp H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kemp H S
How many students attend Kemp H S?
Kemp H S has 566 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kemp, TX. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kemp H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kemp H S is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Kemp H S?
40.0% of students at Kemp H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kemp H S?
The largest demographic group at Kemp H S is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Kemp, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kemp H S?
Kemp H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kemp H S rank among public schools in Kemp?
By Resource Investment Index, Kemp H S ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Kemp, 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 Kemp on the city page.
What other schools are in Kemp Isd?
Besides Kemp H S, Kemp Isd also operates Kemp J H (439 students), Kemp Pri (371 students), and Kemp Int (307 students). See the Kemp Isd district page for the complete list.