- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Weatherford, TX
Peaster H S
Federal NCES profile for Peaster H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483450003873
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peaster H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Weatherford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Peaster H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peaster H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Weatherford, TX.
School address
District: Peaster Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483450003873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Peaster H S held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 483450003873 · Weatherford, TX High · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 13.1:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Peaster El (525 students)
Peaster H S held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Peaster H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peaster El
Peaster El
525 students
- This school
Peaster H S
524 students
- Peaster J H
Peaster J H
277 students
What this shows Peaster H S reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peaster H S compares
Peaster 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 67% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,942
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
Per 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Peaster H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peaster Isd reports $10,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peaster H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaster El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peaster J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peaster H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peaster H S
How many students attend Peaster H S?
Peaster H S has 524 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weatherford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peaster H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Peaster H S is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Peaster H S?
20.4% of students at Peaster H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peaster H S?
The largest demographic group at Peaster H S is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Weatherford, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peaster H S?
Peaster H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Peaster H S rank among high schools in Weatherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Peaster H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Weatherford, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Weatherford on the city page.
What other schools are in Peaster Isd?
Besides Peaster H S, Peaster Isd also operates Peaster El (525 students) and Peaster J H (277 students). See the Peaster Isd district page for the complete list.