Enrollment
195
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 482587005526
Knox City School — Knox City, TX
Federal NCES profile for Knox City School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Knox City-O'Brien Cisd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knox City School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Knox City School reports 195 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 50% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 65.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% above the Texas average and 27% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 195 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Knox City-O'Brien Cisd spends $18,390 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.7% from local sources (property taxes), 55.8% from the state, and 22.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Knox City School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 45% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 6% 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
8:1
students per teacher
— 45% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,390
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 195 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 195 Top 15% in Texas — larger than 85% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 8:1 -45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 65.6% +6% vs state
NCES ID 482587005526
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.2%
White 46.2%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 195:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.2%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knox City-O'Brien Cisd, which includes Knox City School.
$18,390
Per student
+7%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 55.8%
Federal 22.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Knox City School
How many students attend Knox City School?
Knox City School has 195 students enrolled. It is a other school in KNOX CITY, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox City School is 8:1, which is 45% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knox City School?
65.6% of students at Knox City School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knox City School?
The largest demographic group at Knox City School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in KNOX CITY, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox City School?
Knox City School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.