- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orangefield, TX
Orangefield H S
Federal NCES profile for Orangefield H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483378003767
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orangefield H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Orangefield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Orangefield H S has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orangefield H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Orangefield, TX.
School address
District: Orangefield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483378003767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Orangefield H S held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.6 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 483378003767 · Orangefield, TX High · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 12.2:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Orangefield El (828 students)
Orangefield H S held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.6 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Orangefield H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orangefield El
Orangefield El
828 students
- This school
Orangefield H S
563 students
- Orangefield J
Orangefield J H
390 students
What this shows Orangefield H S reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orangefield H S compares
Orangefield 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$11,732
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Orangefield H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orangefield Isd reports $11,732 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orangefield H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangefield El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orangefield J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orangefield H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orangefield H S
How many students attend Orangefield H S?
Orangefield H S has 563 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orangefield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orangefield H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Orangefield H S is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Orangefield H S?
30.8% of students at Orangefield H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orangefield H S?
The largest demographic group at Orangefield H S is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Orangefield, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orangefield H S?
Orangefield H S 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 Orangefield H S rank among public schools in Orangefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Orangefield H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Orangefield, 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 Orangefield Isd?
Besides Orangefield H S, Orangefield Isd also operates Orangefield El (828 students) and Orangefield J H (390 students). See the Orangefield Isd district page for the complete list.