- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garland, TX
Naaman Forest H S
Federal NCES profile for Naaman Forest H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482034006552
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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
Naaman Forest H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Naaman Forest H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Naaman Forest H S ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-142 students YoY
Naaman Forest H S shrank from 2,221 students in 2022-23 to 2,079 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 124.2 → 126.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-142 students YoY 482034006552 · Garland, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,949 enr · 15.7:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Naaman Forest H S shrank from 2,221 students in 2022-23 to 2,079 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 124.2 → 126.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Naaman Forest H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school
Naaman Forest H S
1,949 students
What this shows Naaman Forest H S reports 1,949 students on the CCD universe file.
How Naaman Forest H S compares
Naaman Forest 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,949 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,949
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$12,534
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
Counselors7.3 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
309
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
African American 19.7%
Asian 11.3%
White 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Naaman Forest H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Naaman Forest H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Naaman Forest H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,949 students)
Frequently asked questions about Naaman Forest H S
How many students attend Naaman Forest H S?
Naaman Forest H S has 1,949 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,221 (2022-23) → 2,079 (2023-24), down 142.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Naaman Forest H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Naaman Forest H S is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Naaman Forest H S?
62.1% of students at Naaman Forest H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Naaman Forest H S?
The largest demographic group at Naaman Forest H S is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Naaman Forest H S?
Naaman Forest H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Naaman Forest H S rank among high schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Naaman Forest H S ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Garland, 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 Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Naaman Forest H S, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.