- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Laredo, TX
Nixon H S
Federal NCES profile for Nixon H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482679003025
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nixon H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 11
- high schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Nixon H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nixon H S ranks #5 of 11 high schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-119 students YoY
Nixon H S shrank from 2,218 students in 2022-23 to 2,099 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 152.3 → 152.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-119 students YoY 482679003025 · Laredo, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,124 enr · 14:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin H S (1,975 students)
Nixon H S shrank from 2,218 students in 2022-23 to 2,099 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 152.3 → 152.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nixon H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nixon H S
2,124 students
- Martin H S
Martin H S
1,975 students
- Dr Leo Cigarro
Dr Leo Cigarroa H S
1,379 students
- Lamar Middle
Lamar Middle
1,204 students
- Christen Middl
Christen Middle
1,115 students
- Joaquin Cigarr
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
1,053 students
What this shows Nixon H S reports 2,124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nixon H S compares
Nixon 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,124 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,124
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$12,886
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 48 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.4%
White 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.2, Nixon H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laredo Isd reports $12,886 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nixon H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Leo Cigarroa H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christen Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Cigarroa Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nixon H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~2,124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nixon H S
How many students attend Nixon H S?
Nixon H S has 2,124 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,218 (2022-23) → 2,099 (2023-24), down 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nixon H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Nixon H S is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Nixon H S?
90.5% of students at Nixon H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nixon H S?
The largest demographic group at Nixon H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nixon H S?
Nixon H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Nixon H S rank among high schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Nixon H S ranks #5 of 11 high schools in Laredo, 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 Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in Laredo Isd?
Besides Nixon H S, Laredo Isd also operates Martin H S (1,975 students), Dr Leo Cigarroa H S (1,379 students), and Lamar Middle (1,204 students). See the Laredo Isd district page for the complete list.