- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pottsboro, TX
Pottsboro H S
Federal NCES profile for Pottsboro H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483558004036
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pottsboro H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pottsboro · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pottsboro H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsboro H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pottsboro, TX.
School address
District: Pottsboro Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483558004036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Pottsboro H S shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 483558004036 · Pottsboro, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 13.1:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottsboro El (552 students)
Pottsboro H S shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pottsboro H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pottsboro El
Pottsboro El
552 students
- This school
Pottsboro H S
460 students
- Pottsboro Midd
Pottsboro Middle
440 students
What this shows Pottsboro H S reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pottsboro H S compares
Pottsboro 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$10,926
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 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Pottsboro H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pottsboro Isd reports $10,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pottsboro H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsboro El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pottsboro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pottsboro H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pottsboro H S
How many students attend Pottsboro H S?
Pottsboro H S has 460 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pottsboro, TX. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pottsboro H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Pottsboro H S is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Pottsboro H S?
27.3% of students at Pottsboro H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pottsboro H S?
The largest demographic group at Pottsboro H S is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Pottsboro, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pottsboro H S?
Pottsboro H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Pottsboro H S rank among public schools in Pottsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsboro H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pottsboro, 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 Pottsboro Isd?
Besides Pottsboro H S, Pottsboro Isd also operates Pottsboro El (552 students) and Pottsboro Middle (440 students). See the Pottsboro Isd district page for the complete list.