- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pecos, TX
Pecos H S
Federal NCES profile for Pecos H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483455003881
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pecos H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Pecos · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pecos H S has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pecos H S ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pecos, TX.
School address
District: Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483455003881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Pecos H S grew from 766 students in 2022-23 to 818 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 483455003881 · Pecos, TX High · MID · TRAD
854 enr · 16.4:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Haynes El (861 students)
Pecos H S grew from 766 students in 2022-23 to 818 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pecos H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haynes El
Haynes El
861 students
- This school
Pecos H S
854 students
- Austin El
Austin El
644 students
- Crockett Middl
Crockett Middle
621 students
- Pecos Kind
Pecos Kind
583 students
What this shows Pecos H S reports 854 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pecos H S compares
Pecos 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$30,654
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.6%
White 4.4%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Pecos H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Isd reports $30,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pecos H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crockett Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pecos Kind | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pecos H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 41.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~854 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pecos H S
How many students attend Pecos H S?
Pecos H S has 854 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pecos, TX. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecos H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecos H S is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pecos H S?
49.7% of students at Pecos H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pecos H S?
The largest demographic group at Pecos H S is Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment, in Pecos, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pecos H S?
Pecos H S has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Pecos H S rank among public schools in Pecos?
By Resource Investment Index, Pecos H S ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pecos, 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 Pecos on the city page.
What other schools are in Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Isd?
Besides Pecos H S, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Isd also operates Haynes El (861 students), Austin El (644 students), and Crockett Middle (621 students). See the Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Isd district page for the complete list.