- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palestine, TX
Neches H S
Federal NCES profile for Neches H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483225003575
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neches H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Palestine · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Neches H S has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neches H S ranks #1 of 5 schools in Palestine, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Neches H S held near 146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 483225003575 · Palestine, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 10.9:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Neches El (195 students)
Neches H S held near 146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Neches H S compares
Neches 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$15,261
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Neches H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Neches Isd reports $15,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neches H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neches El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neches H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neches H S
How many students attend Neches H S?
Neches H S has 142 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palestine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neches H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Neches H S is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Neches H S?
45.7% of students at Neches H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neches H S?
The largest demographic group at Neches H S is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Palestine, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neches H S?
Neches H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Neches H S rank among schools in Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, Neches H S ranks #1 of 5 schools in Palestine, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palestine on the city page.
What other schools are in Neches Isd?
Besides Neches H S, Neches Isd also operates Neches El (195 students). See the Neches Isd district page for the complete list.