- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Overton, TX
Overton H S
Federal NCES profile for Overton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483387003772
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overton H S earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Overton · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Overton H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overton H S ranks #1 of 3 schools in Overton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Overton H S grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 483387003772 · Overton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 8.9:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Overton El (256 students)
Overton H S grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Overton H S compares
Overton 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,854
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 134 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Overton H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Overton Isd reports $15,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Overton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overton El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overton H S
How many students attend Overton H S?
Overton H S has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Overton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Overton H S is 8.9:1, which is 39% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% 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 Overton H S?
61.1% of students at Overton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overton H S?
The largest demographic group at Overton H S is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Overton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overton H S?
Overton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Overton H S rank among schools in Overton?
By Resource Investment Index, Overton H S ranks #1 of 3 schools in Overton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Overton on the city page.
What other schools are in Overton Isd?
Besides Overton H S, Overton Isd also operates Overton El (256 students). See the Overton Isd district page for the complete list.