- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Fresnos, TX
Los Fresnos H S
Federal NCES profile for Los Fresnos H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482829003163
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Fresnos H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Los Fresnos · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Fresnos H S has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Fresnos H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Los Fresnos, TX.
School address
District: Los Fresnos Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482829003163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Los Fresnos H S held near 3,291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 206.0 → 203.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 482829003163 · Los Fresnos, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,285 enr · 15.9:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Resaca Middle (870 students)
Los Fresnos H S held near 3,291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 206.0 → 203.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Los Fresnos H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Los Fresnos H S
3,285 students
- Resaca Middle 870
Resaca Middle
870 students
- Los Cuates Mid 825
Los Cuates Middle
825 students
- Rancho Verde E 696
Rancho Verde El
696 students
- Liberty Memori 673
Liberty Memorial Middle
673 students
- Palmer-Laakso 582
Palmer-Laakso El
582 students
What this shows Los Fresnos H S reports 3,285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Fresnos H S compares
Los Fresnos 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,285 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,285
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,356
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
Counselors10.3 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
554
in-school suspensions + 239 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Los Fresnos H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Fresnos Cisd reports $12,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Fresnos H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resaca Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Cuates Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Verde El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Memorial Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmer-Laakso El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Fresnos H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~3,285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Fresnos H S
How many students attend Los Fresnos H S?
Los Fresnos H S has 3,285 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Fresnos, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,272 (2022-23) → 3,291 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Fresnos H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Fresnos H S is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Fresnos H S?
82.0% of students at Los Fresnos H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Fresnos H S?
The largest demographic group at Los Fresnos H S is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Los Fresnos, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Fresnos H S?
Los Fresnos H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Los Fresnos H S rank among public schools in Los Fresnos?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Fresnos H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Los Fresnos, 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 Los Fresnos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Fresnos Cisd?
Besides Los Fresnos H S, Los Fresnos Cisd also operates Resaca Middle (870 students), Los Cuates Middle (825 students), and Rancho Verde El (696 students). See the Los Fresnos Cisd district page for the complete list.