- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Poteet, TX
Poteet H S
Federal NCES profile for Poteet H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483552004029
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poteet H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Poteet · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Poteet H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poteet H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Poteet, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Poteet H S held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 483552004029 · Poteet, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 12.7:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Poteet El (579 students)
Poteet H S held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Poteet H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poteet El
Poteet El
579 students
- This school
Poteet H S
481 students
- Poteet J H
Poteet J H
393 students
- Poteet Int
Poteet Int
382 students
What this shows Poteet H S reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poteet H S compares
Poteet 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.0%
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
$11,421
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
White 9.8%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Poteet H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poteet Isd reports $11,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poteet H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poteet El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poteet J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poteet Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poteet H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Poteet H S
How many students attend Poteet H S?
Poteet H S has 481 students enrolled. It is a high school in Poteet, TX. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poteet H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Poteet H S is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Poteet H S?
70.5% of students at Poteet H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poteet H S?
The largest demographic group at Poteet H S is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Poteet, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poteet H S?
Poteet H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Poteet H S rank among public schools in Poteet?
By Resource Investment Index, Poteet H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Poteet, 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 Poteet Isd?
Besides Poteet H S, Poteet Isd also operates Poteet El (579 students), Poteet J H (393 students), and Poteet Int (382 students). See the Poteet Isd district page for the complete list.