- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orange, TX
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S
Federal NCES profile for Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482769003105
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S ranks #5 of 7 schools in Orange, TX.
School address
District: Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482769003105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 76.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 482769003105 · Orange, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,001 enr · 13.3:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Little Cypress El (673 students)
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 76.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S
1,001 students
- Little Cypress
Little Cypress El
673 students
- Little Cypress
Little Cypress J H
523 students
- Mauriceville E
Mauriceville El
507 students
- Little Cypress 344
Little Cypress Int
344 students
- Mauriceville M 272
Mauriceville Middle
272 students
What this shows Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S reports 1,001 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S compares
Lit Cypr-Mrceville 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,001 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,001
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$11,011
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
220
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd reports $11,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Cypress El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Cypress J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauriceville El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Cypress Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauriceville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,001 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S
How many students attend Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S?
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S has 1,001 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orange, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,014 (2022-23) → 1,015 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S?
41.5% of students at Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S?
The largest demographic group at Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Orange, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S?
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S rank among schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S ranks #5 of 7 schools in Orange, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd?
Besides Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S, Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd also operates Little Cypress El (673 students), Little Cypress J H (523 students), and Mauriceville El (507 students). See the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd district page for the complete list.