- Enrollment
- 2,728
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Desoto, TX
Premier H S - Desoto
Federal NCES profile for Premier H S - Desoto, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480020722835Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Premier H S - Desoto earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Premier H S - Desoto has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier H S - Desoto ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Desoto, TX.
School address
District: Premier High Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480020722835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Premier H S - Desoto grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (+51.0%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 480020722835 · Desoto, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
72 enr · 18:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Premier H S Online (2,728 students)
Premier H S - Desoto grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (+51.0%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Premier H S - Desoto in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Premier H S On
Premier H S Online
2,728 students
- Premier H S of 250
Premier H S of Amarillo
250 students
- Premier H S - 180
Premier H S - San Angelo
180 students
- Premier H S of 178
Premier H S of Mission
178 students
- Premier H S of 176
Premier H S of Abilene
176 students
- This school 72
Premier H S - Desoto
72 students
What this shows Premier H S - Desoto reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Premier H S - Desoto compares
Premier H S - Desoto is a growing 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,443
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.
Student demographics
African American 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
White 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Premier H S - Desoto is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Premier High Schools reports $10,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Premier H S - Desoto Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier H S Online | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Amarillo | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S - San Angelo | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Mission | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Abilene | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Premier H S - Desoto's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Premier H S - Desoto
How many students attend Premier H S - Desoto?
Premier H S - Desoto has 72 students enrolled. It is a high school in Desoto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier H S - Desoto?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier H S - Desoto is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Premier H S - Desoto?
68.6% of students at Premier H S - Desoto are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Premier H S - Desoto?
The largest demographic group at Premier H S - Desoto is African American at 61.1% of enrollment, in Desoto, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier H S - Desoto?
Premier H S - Desoto has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Premier H S - Desoto rank among high schools in Desoto?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier H S - Desoto ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Desoto, 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 Desoto on the city page.
What other schools are in Premier High Schools?
Besides Premier H S - Desoto, Premier High Schools also operates Premier H S Online (2,728 students), Premier H S of Amarillo (250 students), and Premier H S - San Angelo (180 students). See the Premier High Schools district page for the complete list.