- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Muleshoe, TX
Muleshoe H S
Federal NCES profile for Muleshoe H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483189003547
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muleshoe H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Muleshoe · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Muleshoe H S has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muleshoe H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Muleshoe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Muleshoe H S held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 483189003547 · Muleshoe, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 9.7:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Dillman El (400 students)
Muleshoe H S held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Muleshoe H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dillman El
Dillman El
400 students
- This school
Muleshoe H S
341 students
- Mary Deshazo E
Mary Deshazo El
304 students
- Watson J H
Watson J H
285 students
What this shows Muleshoe H S reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muleshoe H S compares
Muleshoe 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$13,941
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.7%
White 11.1%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Muleshoe H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muleshoe Isd reports $13,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Muleshoe H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillman El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Deshazo El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watson J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muleshoe H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Muleshoe H S
How many students attend Muleshoe H S?
Muleshoe H S has 341 students enrolled. It is a high school in Muleshoe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muleshoe H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Muleshoe H S is 9.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Muleshoe H S?
81.6% of students at Muleshoe H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muleshoe H S?
The largest demographic group at Muleshoe H S is Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment, in Muleshoe, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muleshoe H S?
Muleshoe H S has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Muleshoe H S rank among public schools in Muleshoe?
By Resource Investment Index, Muleshoe H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Muleshoe, 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 Muleshoe Isd?
Besides Muleshoe H S, Muleshoe Isd also operates Dillman El (400 students), Mary Deshazo El (304 students), and Watson J H (285 students). See the Muleshoe Isd district page for the complete list.