- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Quitman, TX
Quitman H S
Federal NCES profile for Quitman H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483630004078
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quitman H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Quitman · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Quitman H S has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Quitman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Quitman H S held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 483630004078 · Quitman, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 9.4:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Quitman El (580 students)
Quitman H S held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Quitman H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quitman El
Quitman El
580 students
- This school
Quitman H S
346 students
- Quitman J H
Quitman J H
282 students
What this shows Quitman H S reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quitman H S compares
Quitman 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$12,565
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Quitman H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quitman Isd reports $12,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quitman H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quitman J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quitman H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quitman H S
How many students attend Quitman H S?
Quitman H S has 346 students enrolled. It is a high school in Quitman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Quitman H S is 9.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% 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 Quitman H S?
50.4% of students at Quitman H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quitman H S?
The largest demographic group at Quitman H S is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Quitman, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quitman H S?
Quitman H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Quitman H S rank among public schools in Quitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Quitman, 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 Quitman Isd?
Besides Quitman H S, Quitman Isd also operates Quitman El (580 students) and Quitman J H (282 students). See the Quitman Isd district page for the complete list.