- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Omaha, TX
Pewitt H S
Federal NCES profile for Pewitt H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483480003902
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pewitt H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pewitt H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pewitt H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Omaha, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Pewitt H S held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 483480003902 · Omaha, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 11.4:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Pewitt El (415 students)
Pewitt H S held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pewitt H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pewitt El
Pewitt El
415 students
- This school
Pewitt H S
262 students
- Pewitt J H
Pewitt J H
176 students
What this shows Pewitt H S reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pewitt H S compares
Pewitt 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% 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
$13,765
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
50
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Pewitt H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pewitt Cisd reports $13,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pewitt H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pewitt El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pewitt J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pewitt H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pewitt H S
How many students attend Pewitt H S?
Pewitt H S has 262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Omaha, TX. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pewitt H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Pewitt H S is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Pewitt H S?
65.0% of students at Pewitt H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pewitt H S?
The largest demographic group at Pewitt H S is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Omaha, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pewitt H S?
Pewitt H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Pewitt H S rank among public schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Pewitt H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Omaha, 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 Pewitt Cisd?
Besides Pewitt H S, Pewitt Cisd also operates Pewitt El (415 students) and Pewitt J H (176 students). See the Pewitt Cisd district page for the complete list.