- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Texarkana, TX
Pleasant Grove H S
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Grove H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483513006031
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Grove H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Grove H S has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Texarkana, TX.
School address
District: Pleasant Grove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483513006031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Pleasant Grove H S shrank from 796 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 68.3 → 68.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 483513006031 · Texarkana, TX High · MID · TRAD
821 enr · 12.1:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Grove Middle (537 students)
Pleasant Grove H S shrank from 796 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 68.3 → 68.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Grove H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pleasant Grove H S
821 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove Middle
537 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove Int
514 students
- Margaret Fisch
Margaret Fischer Davis El
494 students
What this shows Pleasant Grove H S reports 821 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Grove H S compares
Pleasant Grove 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$10,803
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Pleasant Grove H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasant Grove Isd reports $10,803 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Grove H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Fischer Davis El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Grove H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- 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 (~821 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Grove H S
How many students attend Pleasant Grove H S?
Pleasant Grove H S has 821 students enrolled. It is a high school in Texarkana, TX. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove H S is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Pleasant Grove H S?
25.6% of students at Pleasant Grove H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Grove H S?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Grove H S is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Texarkana, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Grove H S?
Pleasant Grove H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Pleasant Grove H S rank among high schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Texarkana, 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 Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasant Grove Isd?
Besides Pleasant Grove H S, Pleasant Grove Isd also operates Pleasant Grove Middle (537 students), Pleasant Grove Int (514 students), and Margaret Fischer Davis El (494 students). See the Pleasant Grove Isd district page for the complete list.