- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kirbyville, TX
Kirbyville H S
Federal NCES profile for Kirbyville H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482571002894
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirbyville H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kirbyville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirbyville H S has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirbyville H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kirbyville, TX.
School address
District: Kirbyville Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482571002894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Kirbyville H S held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 482571002894 · Kirbyville, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 12.6:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirbyville El (686 students)
Kirbyville H S held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kirbyville H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirbyville El
Kirbyville El
686 students
- This school
Kirbyville H S
427 students
- Kirbyville J H
Kirbyville J H
326 students
What this shows Kirbyville H S reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirbyville H S compares
Kirbyville 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$11,425
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Kirbyville H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kirbyville Cisd reports $11,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirbyville H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirbyville El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirbyville J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirbyville H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirbyville H S
How many students attend Kirbyville H S?
Kirbyville H S has 427 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kirbyville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirbyville H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirbyville H S is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Kirbyville H S?
50.8% of students at Kirbyville H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirbyville H S?
The largest demographic group at Kirbyville H S is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Kirbyville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirbyville H S?
Kirbyville H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Kirbyville H S rank among public schools in Kirbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirbyville H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kirbyville, 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 Kirbyville Cisd?
Besides Kirbyville H S, Kirbyville Cisd also operates Kirbyville El (686 students) and Kirbyville J H (326 students). See the Kirbyville Cisd district page for the complete list.