- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mexia, TX
Mexia H S
Federal NCES profile for Mexia H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483042003425
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mexia H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Mexia · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mexia H S has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mexia H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mexia, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Mexia H S shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 483042003425 · Mexia, TX High · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 11.9:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: A B Mcbay El (498 students)
Mexia H S shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mexia H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mexia H S
535 students
- A B Mcbay El
A B Mcbay El
498 students
- R Q Sims Int
R Q Sims Int
428 students
- Mexia J H
Mexia J H
367 students
- Developmental 18
Developmental Ctr
18 students
What this shows Mexia H S reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mexia H S compares
Mexia H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$13,723
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
African American 26.5%
White 13.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Mexia H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mexia Isd reports $13,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mexia H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Mcbay El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R Q Sims Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mexia J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Developmental Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mexia H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mexia H S
How many students attend Mexia H S?
Mexia H S has 535 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mexia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mexia H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mexia H S is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Mexia H S?
73.8% of students at Mexia H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mexia H S?
The largest demographic group at Mexia H S is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment, in Mexia, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mexia H S?
Mexia H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mexia H S rank among public schools in Mexia?
By Resource Investment Index, Mexia H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mexia, 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 Mexia on the city page.
What other schools are in Mexia Isd?
Besides Mexia H S, Mexia Isd also operates A B Mcbay El (498 students), R Q Sims Int (428 students), and Mexia J H (367 students). See the Mexia Isd district page for the complete list.