- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Olton, TX
Olton H S
Federal NCES profile for Olton 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 483366003758
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olton H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Olton · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Olton H S has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olton H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Olton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Olton H S grew from 175 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 483366003758 · Olton, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 10.9:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Hp Webb El (291 students)
Olton H S grew from 175 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Olton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hp Webb El
Hp Webb El
291 students
- This school
Olton H S
197 students
- Olton J H
Olton J H
124 students
What this shows Olton H S reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olton H S compares
Olton H S is a growing 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 85% | - | - |
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.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above 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
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,603
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 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.2%
White 19.8%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Olton H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olton Isd reports $14,603 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hp Webb El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olton J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Olton H S
How many students attend Olton H S?
Olton H S has 197 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Olton 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 Olton H S?
74.3% of students at Olton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olton H S?
The largest demographic group at Olton H S is Hispanic or Latino at 78.2% of enrollment, in Olton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olton H S?
Olton 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 Olton H S rank among public schools in Olton?
By Resource Investment Index, Olton H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Olton, 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 Olton Isd?
Besides Olton H S, Olton Isd also operates Hp Webb El (291 students) and Olton J H (124 students). See the Olton Isd district page for the complete list.