- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lyford, TX
Lyford H S
Federal NCES profile for Lyford H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482862003241
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyford H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lyford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyford H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyford H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lyford, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lyford H S held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 482862003241 · Lyford, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 11.3:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyford El (658 students)
Lyford H S held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lyford H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyford El
Lyford El
658 students
- This school
Lyford H S
439 students
- Lyford Middle
Lyford Middle
299 students
What this shows Lyford H S reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyford H S compares
Lyford 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$16,721
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.6%
White 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Lyford H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lyford Cisd reports $16,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyford H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyford El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyford Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyford H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyford H S
How many students attend Lyford H S?
Lyford H S has 439 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lyford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyford H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyford H S is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 Lyford H S?
75.6% of students at Lyford H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyford H S?
The largest demographic group at Lyford H S is Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment, in Lyford, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyford H S?
Lyford H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lyford H S rank among public schools in Lyford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyford H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lyford, 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 Lyford Cisd?
Besides Lyford H S, Lyford Cisd also operates Lyford El (658 students) and Lyford Middle (299 students). See the Lyford Cisd district page for the complete list.