Enrollment
2,238
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480809010456
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
169.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manvel H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manvel H S
Manvel H S is a higher-need, large high school in Manvel, Texas, enrolling 2,238 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,238 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 177 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alvin Isd spends $10,659 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 672 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,238 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students) and Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students) alongside Manvel H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manvel H S compares
Manvel H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alvin Isd, which includes Manvel H S.
$10,659
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 54.1%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Manvel H S a good school?
Manvel H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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