- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
La Marque H S grew from 647 students in 2022-23 to 699 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 484251002941 · La Marque, TX Other · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 15:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas City H S (1,689 students)
La Marque H S grew from 647 students in 2022-23 to 699 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Marque H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas City H S
Texas City H S
1,689 students
- Blocker Middle
Blocker Middle
802 students
- Fry Int
Fry Int
769 students
- This school
La Marque H S
737 students
- Giles Middle 553
Giles Middle
553 students
- Manuel Guajard 501
Manuel Guajardo Jr El
501 students
What this shows La Marque H S reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Marque H S compares
La Marque H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,461
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
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.
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
District finance for Texas City Isd reports $15,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~737 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), up 52.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.