Enrollment
43
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Longview, TX
Premier H S - Longview
Federal NCES profile for Premier H S - Longview, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480020722831Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Premier H S - Longview earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Premier H S - Longview has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier H S - Longview ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Longview, TX.
School address
District: Premier High Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480020722831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Premier H S - Longview compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Premier H S - Longview
Premier H S - Longview is a high-poverty, small charter high school in Longview, Texas, enrolling 43 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Texas schools, with 43 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
The surrounding Premier High Schools spends $7,049 per pupil, 48% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Premier High Schools also operates Premier H S Online (2,728 students) and Premier H S of Amarillo (250 students) alongside Premier H S - Longview.
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 Premier H S - Longview compares
Premier H S - Longview on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$7,049
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.
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 48.8%
African American 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Premier H S - Longview is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Premier High Schools, which includes Premier H S - Longview.
$7,049
Per student
-48%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 98.4%
Federal 1.3%
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 Premier H S - Longview Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier H S Online | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Amarillo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S - San Angelo | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Premier H S - Longview's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,728
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~43 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Premier H S - Longview
How many students attend Premier H S - Longview?
Premier H S - Longview has 43 students enrolled. It is a high school in Longview, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier H S - Longview?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier H S - Longview is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Premier H S - Longview?
84.8% of students at Premier H S - Longview are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Premier H S - Longview?
The largest demographic group at Premier H S - Longview is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier H S - Longview?
Premier H S - Longview has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 - Longview rank among high schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier H S - Longview ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Longview, 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 Longview on the city page.
Is Premier H S - Longview a good school?
Premier H S - Longview earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. 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 Premier High Schools?
Besides Premier H S - Longview, 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.
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