- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Luling, TX
Luling H S
Federal NCES profile for Luling 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 482859003239
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luling H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Luling · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Luling H S has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luling H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Luling, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Luling H S held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 482859003239 · Luling, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 11.8:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonard Shanklin El (735 students)
Luling H S held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Luling H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonard Shankl
Leonard Shanklin El
735 students
- This school
Luling H S
402 students
- Gilbert Gerdes
Gilbert Gerdes J H
306 students
What this shows Luling H S reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luling H S compares
Luling 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$11,902
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
White 22.1%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Luling H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Luling Isd reports $11,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luling H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Shanklin El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Gerdes J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luling H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luling H S
How many students attend Luling H S?
Luling H S has 402 students enrolled. It is a high school in Luling, TX. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luling H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Luling H S is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Luling H S?
65.8% of students at Luling H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luling H S?
The largest demographic group at Luling H S is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Luling, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luling H S?
Luling H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Luling H S rank among public schools in Luling?
By Resource Investment Index, Luling H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Luling, 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 Luling Isd?
Besides Luling H S, Luling Isd also operates Leonard Shanklin El (735 students) and Gilbert Gerdes J H (306 students). See the Luling Isd district page for the complete list.