- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lindale, TX
Lindale H S
Federal NCES profile for Lindale H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482751003091
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindale H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Lindale · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindale H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindale H S ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Lindale, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Lindale H S held near 1,289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.5 → 92.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 482751003091 · Lindale, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,338 enr · 14.9:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: E J Moss Int (1,082 students)
Lindale H S held near 1,289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.5 → 92.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lindale H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lindale H S
1,338 students
- E J Moss Int
E J Moss Int
1,082 students
- Lindale J H
Lindale J H
695 students
- Velma Penny El 517
Velma Penny El
517 students
- College Street 512
College Street El
512 students
- Early Childhoo 462
Early Childhood Center
462 students
What this shows Lindale H S reports 1,338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindale H S compares
Lindale 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,338 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,338
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,322
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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
191
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Lindale H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lindale Isd reports $10,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lindale H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| E J Moss Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindale J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Velma Penny El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College Street El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindale H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lindale H S
How many students attend Lindale H S?
Lindale H S has 1,338 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lindale, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,265 (2022-23) → 1,289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindale H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindale H S is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lindale H S?
32.6% of students at Lindale H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindale H S?
The largest demographic group at Lindale H S is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Lindale, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindale H S?
Lindale H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Lindale H S rank among public schools in Lindale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindale H S ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Lindale, 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 Lindale on the city page.
What other schools are in Lindale Isd?
Besides Lindale H S, Lindale Isd also operates E J Moss Int (1,082 students), Lindale J H (695 students), and Velma Penny El (517 students). See the Lindale Isd district page for the complete list.