- Enrollment
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Flower Mound, TX
Marcus H S
Federal NCES profile for Marcus H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482730005770
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcus H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Flower Mound · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcus H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcus H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Flower Mound, TX.
School address
District: Lewisville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482730005770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Marcus H S held near 3,003 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 200.3 → 193.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 482730005770 · Flower Mound, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,998 enr · 15:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewisville H S (4,001 students)
Marcus H S held near 3,003 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 200.3 → 193.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marcus H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewisville H S
Lewisville H S
4,001 students
- Hebron H S
Hebron H S
3,668 students
- Flower Mound H
Flower Mound H S
3,426 students
- This school
Marcus H S
2,998 students
- The Colony H S
The Colony H S
1,803 students
- Killian Middle 997
Killian Middle
997 students
What this shows Marcus H S reports 2,998 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marcus H S compares
Marcus 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 86% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,998 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,998
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,299
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Asian 10.5%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Marcus H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewisville Isd reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marcus H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hebron H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flower Mound H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Colony H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Killian Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcus H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,668
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 3,426
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~2,998 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marcus H S
How many students attend Marcus H S?
Marcus H S has 2,998 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flower Mound, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,005 (2022-23) → 3,003 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcus H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcus H S is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marcus H S?
8.8% of students at Marcus H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcus H S?
The largest demographic group at Marcus H S is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Flower Mound, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcus H S?
Marcus H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Marcus H S rank among high schools in Flower Mound?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcus H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Flower Mound, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Flower Mound on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewisville Isd?
Besides Marcus H S, Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students), Hebron H S (3,668 students), and Flower Mound H S (3,426 students). See the Lewisville Isd district page for the complete list.