Enrollment
737
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Marque, TX
La Marque H S
Federal NCES profile for La Marque H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484251002941
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Marque H S earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in La Marque · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
La Marque H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Marque H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in La Marque, TX.
School address
District: Texas City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484251002941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Marque H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Marque H S
La Marque H S is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in La Marque, Texas, enrolling 737 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 90.1% of students qualify for free meals, 46% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 737 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,603 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,010.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 311 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 737 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Texas City Isd also operates Texas City H S (1,689 students) and Blocker Middle (802 students) alongside La Marque H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How La Marque H S compares
La Marque H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.5%
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
$14,015
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
217
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
White 6.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, La Marque H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texas City Isd, which includes La Marque H S.
$14,015
Per student
+3%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 28.4%
Federal 16.1%
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.
How La Marque H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas City H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blocker Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fry Int | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Giles Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manuel Guajardo Jr El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Marque H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~737 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about La Marque H S
How many students attend La Marque H S?
La Marque H S has 737 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Marque, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Marque H S?
The student-teacher ratio at La Marque H S is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Marque H S?
90.1% of students at La Marque H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Marque H S?
The largest demographic group at La Marque H S is African American at 53.9% of enrollment, in La Marque, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Marque H S?
La Marque H S has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Marque H S rank among public schools in La Marque?
By Resource Investment Index, La Marque H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in La Marque, 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 La Marque on the city page.
Is La Marque H S a good school?
La Marque H S earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Texas City Isd?
Besides La Marque H S, Texas City Isd also operates Texas City H S (1,689 students), Blocker Middle (802 students), and Fry Int (769 students). See the Texas City Isd district page for the complete list.
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