- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manvel, TX
Manvel H S
Federal NCES profile for Manvel 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 480809010456
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manvel H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Manvel · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Manvel H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manvel H S ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Manvel, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Manvel H S held near 2,540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-67 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 169.8 → 170.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-67 students YoY 480809010456 · Manvel, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,238 enr · 13.2:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Manvel H S held near 2,540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-67 headcount). Teacher FTE added 169.8 → 170.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Manvel H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- This school
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- Rodeo Palms J 842
Rodeo Palms J H
842 students
What this shows Manvel H S reports 2,238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manvel H S compares
Manvel 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,238 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,238
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$10,984
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
Counselors9.1 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
483
in-school suspensions + 189 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
White 9.3%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Manvel H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manvel H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rodeo Palms J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manvel H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~2,238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Manvel H S
How many students attend Manvel H S?
Manvel H S has 2,238 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manvel, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,607 (2022-23) → 2,540 (2023-24), nearly flat (-67).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manvel H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Manvel H S is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Manvel H S?
50.7% of students at Manvel H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manvel H S?
The largest demographic group at Manvel H S is African American at 41.2% of enrollment, in Manvel, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manvel H S?
Manvel 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 Manvel H S rank among public schools in Manvel?
By Resource Investment Index, Manvel H S ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Manvel, 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 Manvel on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Manvel H S, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Iowa Colony H S (1,781 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.