- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Louise, TX
Louise H S
Federal NCES profile for Louise H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482835003167
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louise H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Louise · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Louise H S has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louise H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Louise, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Louise H S held near 156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482835003167 · Louise, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 10.2:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Louise El (273 students)
Louise H S held near 156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Louise H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Louise El
Louise El
273 students
- This school
Louise H S
153 students
- Louise J H 109
Louise J H
109 students
What this shows Louise H S reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louise H S compares
Louise 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$15,032
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
White 39.9%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Louise H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Louise Isd reports $15,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Louise H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louise J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louise H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Louise H S
How many students attend Louise H S?
Louise H S has 153 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louise, TX. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louise H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Louise H S is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% 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 Louise H S?
59.7% of students at Louise H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louise H S?
The largest demographic group at Louise H S is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Louise, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louise H S?
Louise H S has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Louise H S rank among public schools in Louise?
By Resource Investment Index, Louise H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Louise, 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 Louise Isd?
Besides Louise H S, Louise Isd also operates Louise El (273 students) and Louise J H (109 students). See the Louise Isd district page for the complete list.