- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ore City, TX
Ore City H S
Federal NCES profile for Ore City H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483384003770
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ore City H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ore City · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ore City H S has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ore City H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ore City, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Ore City H S held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 483384003770 · Ore City, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 7.6:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Ore City El (377 students)
Ore City H S held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ore City H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ore City El
Ore City El
377 students
- This school
Ore City H S
220 students
- Ore City Middl
Ore City Middle
191 students
What this shows Ore City H S reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ore City H S compares
Ore City 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 48% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$16,159
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 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Ore City H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ore City Isd reports $16,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ore City H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ore City El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ore City Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ore City H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~220 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ore City H S
How many students attend Ore City H S?
Ore City H S has 220 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ore City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ore City H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Ore City H S is 7.6:1, which is 48% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 52% 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 Ore City H S?
53.5% of students at Ore City H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ore City H S?
The largest demographic group at Ore City H S is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Ore City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ore City H S?
Ore City H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Ore City H S rank among public schools in Ore City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ore City H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ore City, 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 Ore City Isd?
Besides Ore City H S, Ore City Isd also operates Ore City El (377 students) and Ore City Middle (191 students). See the Ore City Isd district page for the complete list.