- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kermit, TX
Kermit H S
Federal NCES profile for Kermit H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482556002845
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kermit H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kermit · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kermit H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kermit H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kermit, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Kermit H S held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 482556002845 · Kermit, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 15.2:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Kermit El (631 students)
Kermit H S held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kermit H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kermit El
Kermit El
631 students
- This school
Kermit H S
395 students
- Kermit J H
Kermit J H
313 students
What this shows Kermit H S reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kermit H S compares
Kermit 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$12,627
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.3%
White 12.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Kermit H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kermit Isd reports $12,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kermit H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kermit El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kermit J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kermit H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kermit H S
How many students attend Kermit H S?
Kermit H S has 395 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kermit, TX. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kermit H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kermit H S is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kermit H S?
57.3% of students at Kermit H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kermit H S?
The largest demographic group at Kermit H S is Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment, in Kermit, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kermit H S?
Kermit H S has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Kermit H S rank among public schools in Kermit?
By Resource Investment Index, Kermit H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kermit, 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 Kermit Isd?
Besides Kermit H S, Kermit Isd also operates Kermit El (631 students) and Kermit J H (313 students). See the Kermit Isd district page for the complete list.