- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Natalia, TX
Natalia H S
Federal NCES profile for Natalia H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483213003565
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natalia H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Natalia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Natalia H S has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natalia H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Natalia, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Natalia H S held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 483213003565 · Natalia, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 12.6:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Natalia El (426 students)
Natalia H S held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Natalia H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Natalia El
Natalia El
426 students
- This school
Natalia H S
352 students
- Natalia Early
Natalia Early Child Ctr
283 students
- Natalia J H
Natalia J H
254 students
What this shows Natalia H S reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natalia H S compares
Natalia 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$13,297
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.9%
White 13.6%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Natalia H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natalia Isd reports $13,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natalia H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalia El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natalia Early Child Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natalia J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natalia H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natalia H S
How many students attend Natalia H S?
Natalia H S has 352 students enrolled. It is a high school in Natalia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natalia H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Natalia H S is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Natalia H S?
69.5% of students at Natalia H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natalia H S?
The largest demographic group at Natalia H S is Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment, in Natalia, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natalia H S?
Natalia H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Natalia H S rank among public schools in Natalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Natalia H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Natalia, 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 Natalia Isd?
Besides Natalia H S, Natalia Isd also operates Natalia El (426 students), Natalia Early Child Ctr (283 students), and Natalia J H (254 students). See the Natalia Isd district page for the complete list.