- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pampa, TX
Pampa H S
Federal NCES profile for Pampa H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483417003800
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pampa H S earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Pampa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pampa H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pampa H S ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pampa, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Pampa H S held near 1,055 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.4 → 73.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 483417003800 · Pampa, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,012 enr · 14.3:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Pampa J H (680 students)
Pampa H S held near 1,055 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.4 → 73.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pampa H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pampa H S
1,012 students
- Pampa J H
Pampa J H
680 students
- Austin El
Austin El
471 students
- Lamar El
Lamar El
461 students
- Wilson El 370
Wilson El
370 students
- Travis El 355
Travis El
355 students
What this shows Pampa H S reports 1,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pampa H S compares
Pampa 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$10,171
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
248
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
White 45.6%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Pampa H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pampa Isd reports $10,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pampa H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pampa J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Travis El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pampa H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,012 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pampa H S
How many students attend Pampa H S?
Pampa H S has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pampa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,046 (2022-23) → 1,055 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pampa H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Pampa H S is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Pampa H S?
48.9% of students at Pampa H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pampa H S?
The largest demographic group at Pampa H S is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in Pampa, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pampa H S?
Pampa H S has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Pampa H S rank among public schools in Pampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Pampa H S ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pampa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Pampa Isd?
Besides Pampa H S, Pampa Isd also operates Pampa J H (680 students), Austin El (471 students), and Lamar El (461 students). See the Pampa Isd district page for the complete list.