- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nocona, TX
Nocona H S
Federal NCES profile for Nocona H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483279003620
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nocona H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Nocona · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nocona H S has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nocona H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Nocona, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Nocona H S held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 483279003620 · Nocona, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 10.3:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Nocona El (351 students)
Nocona H S held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nocona H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nocona El
Nocona El
351 students
- This school
Nocona H S
258 students
- Nocona Middle
Nocona Middle
176 students
What this shows Nocona H S reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nocona H S compares
Nocona 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$14,961
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Nocona H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nocona Isd reports $14,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nocona H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nocona El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nocona Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nocona H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nocona H S
How many students attend Nocona H S?
Nocona H S has 258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nocona, TX. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nocona H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Nocona H S is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Nocona H S?
47.1% of students at Nocona H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nocona H S?
The largest demographic group at Nocona H S is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Nocona, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nocona H S?
Nocona H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Nocona H S rank among public schools in Nocona?
By Resource Investment Index, Nocona H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Nocona, 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 Nocona Isd?
Besides Nocona H S, Nocona Isd also operates Nocona El (351 students) and Nocona Middle (176 students). See the Nocona Isd district page for the complete list.