- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kountze, TX
Kountze H S
Federal NCES profile for Kountze 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 482592002919
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kountze H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Kountze · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kountze H S has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kountze H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kountze, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Kountze H S held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 482592002919 · Kountze, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 9.6:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kountze El (336 students)
Kountze H S held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kountze H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kountze El
Kountze El
336 students
- This school
Kountze H S
328 students
- Kountze Int
Kountze Int
257 students
- Kountze Middle
Kountze Middle
230 students
- Hardin Co Alte 1
Hardin Co Alter Ed
1 students
What this shows Kountze H S reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kountze H S compares
Kountze 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$14,941
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Kountze 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 Kountze Isd reports $14,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kountze H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kountze El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kountze Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kountze Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin Co Alter Ed | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kountze H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kountze H S
How many students attend Kountze H S?
Kountze H S has 328 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kountze, TX. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kountze H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kountze H S is 9.6:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Kountze H S?
55.4% of students at Kountze H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kountze H S?
The largest demographic group at Kountze H S is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Kountze, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kountze H S?
Kountze H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Kountze H S rank among public schools in Kountze?
By Resource Investment Index, Kountze H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kountze, 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 Kountze on the city page.
What other schools are in Kountze Isd?
Besides Kountze H S, Kountze Isd also operates Kountze El (336 students), Kountze Int (257 students), and Kountze Middle (230 students). See the Kountze Isd district page for the complete list.