- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Grange, TX
La Grange H S
Federal NCES profile for La Grange H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482610002933
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Grange H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in La Grange · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
La Grange H S has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Grange H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in La Grange, TX.
School address
District: La Grange Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482610002933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
La Grange H S held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 482610002933 · La Grange, TX High · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 11.5:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: La Grange El (961 students)
La Grange H S held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Grange H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Grange El
La Grange El
961 students
- This school
La Grange H S
600 students
- La Grange Midd 309
La Grange Middle
309 students
What this shows La Grange H S reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Grange H S compares
La Grange 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$13,000
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, La Grange H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Grange Isd reports $13,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Grange H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Grange Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Grange H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Grange H S
How many students attend La Grange H S?
La Grange H S has 600 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Grange, TX. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Grange H S?
The student-teacher ratio at La Grange H S is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 La Grange H S?
49.7% of students at La Grange H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Grange H S?
The largest demographic group at La Grange H S is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in La Grange, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Grange H S?
La Grange H S has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 La Grange H S rank among public schools in La Grange?
By Resource Investment Index, La Grange H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in La Grange, 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 La Grange Isd?
Besides La Grange H S, La Grange Isd also operates La Grange El (961 students) and La Grange Middle (309 students). See the La Grange Isd district page for the complete list.