Enrollment
159
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 480143208662
Lone Star H S South — Edinburg, TX
Federal NCES profile for Lone Star H S South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Texas Juvenile Justice Department · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lone Star H S South reports 159 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 159 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lone Star H S South compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 159 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 159 Top 12% in Texas — larger than 88% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 480143208662
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
African American 42.1%
White 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 159:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Lone Star H S South
How many students attend Lone Star H S South?
Lone Star H S South has 159 students enrolled. It is a high school in EDINBURG, TX.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Star H S South?
The largest demographic group at Lone Star H S South is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in EDINBURG, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Star H S South?
Lone Star H S South has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.