- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484071006914
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Montwood H S held near 2,568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+70 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 146.5 → 107.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+70 students YoY 484071006914 · El Paso, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,499 enr · 17.1:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Montwood H S held near 2,568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+70 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 146.5 → 107.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Montwood H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- This school
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- Americas H S
Americas H S
2,049 students
What this shows Montwood H S reports 2,499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montwood H S compares
Montwood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,574
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
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.
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
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,499 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,498 (2022-23) → 2,568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+70).
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.