- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plainview, TX
Plainview H S
Federal NCES profile for Plainview H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483507021279
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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
Plainview H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Plainview · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Plainview H S has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plainview H S ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Plainview, TX.
School address
District: Plainview Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483507021279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Plainview H S held near 1,430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 113.6 → 113.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 483507021279 · Plainview, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,418 enr · 12.5:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainview J H (634 students)
Plainview H S held near 1,430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 113.6 → 113.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Plainview H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Plainview H S
1,418 students
- Plainview J H
Plainview J H
634 students
- Plainview Int 554
Plainview Int
554 students
- Central El 505
Central El
505 students
- North El 492
North El
492 students
- South El 456
South El
456 students
What this shows Plainview H S reports 1,418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plainview H S compares
Plainview 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,418 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,418
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$13,396
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
341
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.5%
White 12.1%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Plainview H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plainview Isd reports $13,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plainview H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plainview Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainview H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plainview H S
How many students attend Plainview H S?
Plainview H S has 1,418 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plainview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,442 (2022-23) → 1,430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainview H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainview H S is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Plainview H S?
78.3% of students at Plainview H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainview H S?
The largest demographic group at Plainview H S is Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment, in Plainview, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainview H S?
Plainview H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Plainview H S rank among public schools in Plainview?
By Resource Investment Index, Plainview H S ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Plainview, 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 Plainview on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainview Isd?
Besides Plainview H S, Plainview Isd also operates Plainview J H (634 students), Plainview Int (554 students), and Central El (505 students). See the Plainview Isd district page for the complete list.