Enrollment
2,499
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Montwood H S
Federal NCES profile for Montwood H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484071006914
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montwood H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #24 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Montwood H S has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montwood H S ranks #24 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
146.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montwood H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montwood H S
Montwood H S is a higher-need, large high school in El Paso, Texas, enrolling 2,499 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.4% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,499 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Socorro Isd spends $10,745 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 511 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,499 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students) and Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students) alongside Montwood 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 Montwood H S compares
Montwood 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,499 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,499
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$10,745
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
Counselors7.9 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
310
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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
Hispanic or Latino 95.0%
White 2.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Montwood H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Socorro Isd, which includes Montwood H S.
$10,745
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 54.5%
Federal 18.0%
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 Montwood H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Americas H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montwood H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~2,499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Montwood H S
How many students attend Montwood H S?
Montwood H S has 2,499 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montwood H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Montwood H S is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montwood H S?
61.4% of students at Montwood H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montwood H S?
The largest demographic group at Montwood H S is Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montwood H S?
Montwood H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Montwood H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Montwood H S ranks #24 of 42 high schools in El Paso, 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 El Paso on the city page.
Is Montwood H S a good school?
Montwood H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. 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 Socorro Isd?
Besides Montwood H S, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.
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