- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Memphis, TX
Memphis H S
Federal NCES profile for Memphis H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483018003381
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memphis H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Memphis H S has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memphis H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Memphis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Memphis H S held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 483018003381 · Memphis, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 7.3:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin El (139 students)
Memphis H S held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Memphis H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin El
Austin El
139 students
- This school
Memphis H S
117 students
- Memphis Middle
Memphis Middle
77 students
- Travis El 12
Travis El
12 students
What this shows Memphis H S reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memphis H S compares
Memphis 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 50% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$18,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.4%
White 23.9%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Memphis H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Memphis Isd reports $18,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memphis H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memphis Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Travis El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memphis H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memphis H S
How many students attend Memphis H S?
Memphis H S has 117 students enrolled. It is a high school in Memphis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis H S is 7.3:1, which is 50% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 54% 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 Memphis H S?
61.7% of students at Memphis H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memphis H S?
The largest demographic group at Memphis H S is Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment, in Memphis, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memphis H S?
Memphis H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Memphis H S rank among public schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Memphis H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Memphis, 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 Memphis Isd?
Besides Memphis H S, Memphis Isd also operates Austin El (139 students), Memphis Middle (77 students), and Travis El (12 students). See the Memphis Isd district page for the complete list.