- Enrollment
- 1,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elgin, TX
Phoenix H S
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481836008426
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix H S earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Texas
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix H S has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix H S ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Elgin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Phoenix H S shrank from 50 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 481836008426 · Elgin, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 10:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Elgin H S (1,771 students)
Phoenix H S shrank from 50 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Phoenix H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elgin H S
Elgin H S
1,771 students
- Elgin Int
Elgin Int
863 students
- Elgin Middle
Elgin Middle
839 students
- Elgin El 673
Elgin El
673 students
- Booker T Washi 638
Booker T Washington El
638 students
- This school 50
Phoenix H S
50 students
What this shows Phoenix H S reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix H S compares
Phoenix H S is a shrinking 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,080
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.0%
White 6.0%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Phoenix H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elgin Isd reports $11,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Booker T Washington El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix H S
How many students attend Phoenix H S?
Phoenix H S has 50 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elgin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix H S is 10:1, which is 32% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 Phoenix H S?
74.0% of students at Phoenix H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix H S?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix H S is Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment, in Elgin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix H S?
Phoenix H S has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phoenix H S rank among public schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix H S ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Elgin, 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 Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Elgin Isd?
Besides Phoenix H S, Elgin Isd also operates Elgin H S (1,771 students), Elgin Int (863 students), and Elgin Middle (839 students). See the Elgin Isd district page for the complete list.