- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pearsall, TX
Pearsall H S
Federal NCES profile for Pearsall H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483447003867
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearsall H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pearsall · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearsall H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearsall H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pearsall, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Pearsall H S held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 483447003867 · Pearsall, TX High · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 14:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ted Flores El (503 students)
Pearsall H S held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pearsall H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pearsall H S
572 students
- Ted Flores El
Ted Flores El
503 students
- Pearsall Int
Pearsall Int
442 students
- Pearsall J H
Pearsall J H
434 students
- Atascosa Juven 2
Atascosa Juvenile Detention Ctr
2 students
What this shows Pearsall H S reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearsall H S compares
Pearsall 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$12,782
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%
White 5.1%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Pearsall H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pearsall Isd reports $12,782 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearsall H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Flores El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearsall Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearsall J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atascosa Juvenile Detention Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pearsall H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearsall H S
How many students attend Pearsall H S?
Pearsall H S has 572 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pearsall, TX. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearsall H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearsall H S is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Pearsall H S?
83.6% of students at Pearsall H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearsall H S?
The largest demographic group at Pearsall H S is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Pearsall, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearsall H S?
Pearsall H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pearsall H S rank among public schools in Pearsall?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearsall H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pearsall, 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 Pearsall Isd?
Besides Pearsall H S, Pearsall Isd also operates Ted Flores El (503 students), Pearsall Int (442 students), and Pearsall J H (434 students). See the Pearsall Isd district page for the complete list.