Enrollment
460
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483558004036
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pottsboro · Resource Index
- 50
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pottsboro H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pottsboro H S
Pottsboro H S is a mid-sized high school in Pottsboro, Texas, enrolling 460 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.3% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Texas average.
With 460 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 678 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #106.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Pottsboro Isd also operates Pottsboro El (552 students) and Pottsboro Middle (440 students) alongside Pottsboro H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pottsboro H S compares
Pottsboro H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,259
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pottsboro Isd, which includes Pottsboro H S.
$11,259
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.9%
State 19.6%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~460 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pottsboro on the city page.
Is Pottsboro H S a good school?
Pottsboro H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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