- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denton, TX
Nette Shultz
Federal NCES profile for Nette Shultz, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481674001454
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nette Shultz earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 20
- schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nette Shultz has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nette Shultz ranks #4 of 20 schools in Denton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Nette Shultz held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 481674001454 · Denton, TX Other · MID · TRAD
748 enr · 15:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Nette Shultz held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nette Shultz in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- This school 748
Nette Shultz
748 students
What this shows Nette Shultz reports 748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nette Shultz compares
Nette Shultz 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,484
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Nette Shultz is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nette Shultz Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nette Shultz's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~748 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nette Shultz
How many students attend Nette Shultz?
Nette Shultz has 748 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nette Shultz?
The student-teacher ratio at Nette Shultz is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nette Shultz?
38.1% of students at Nette Shultz are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nette Shultz?
The largest demographic group at Nette Shultz is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Denton, 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 Nette Shultz?
Nette Shultz has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Nette Shultz rank among schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Nette Shultz ranks #4 of 20 schools in Denton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denton on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Nette Shultz, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.