- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Olney, TX
Olney H S
Federal NCES profile for Olney H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483363003756
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olney H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Olney · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Olney H S has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olney H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Olney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Olney H S held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 483363003756 · Olney, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 7:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Olney El (369 students)
Olney H S held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Olney H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olney El
Olney El
369 students
- This school
Olney H S
183 students
- Olney J H 139
Olney J H
139 students
What this shows Olney H S reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olney H S compares
Olney 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 52% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$16,177
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Olney H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olney Isd reports $16,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olney H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olney El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olney J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olney H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olney H S
How many students attend Olney H S?
Olney H S has 183 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olney H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Olney H S is 7:1, which is 52% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 55% 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 Olney H S?
59.4% of students at Olney H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olney H S?
The largest demographic group at Olney H S is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Olney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olney H S?
Olney H S has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Olney H S rank among public schools in Olney?
By Resource Investment Index, Olney H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Olney, 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 Olney Isd?
Besides Olney H S, Olney Isd also operates Olney El (369 students) and Olney J H (139 students). See the Olney Isd district page for the complete list.