- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ranger, TX
Ranger H S
Federal NCES profile for Ranger 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 483648004090
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ranger H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ranger · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ranger H S has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ranger H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ranger, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Ranger H S shrank from 97 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-23.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.6 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 483648004090 · Ranger, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 5.1:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ranger El (151 students)
Ranger H S shrank from 97 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-23.7%). Teacher FTE lost 14.6 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ranger H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ranger El
Ranger El
151 students
- This school
Ranger H S
72 students
- Ranger Middle
Ranger Middle
65 students
What this shows Ranger H S reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ranger H S compares
Ranger 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 | 5.1:1 | ▼ 65% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 25% | 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
5.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
5.1:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.3%
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
$18,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Ranger H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ranger Isd reports $18,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ranger H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranger Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ranger H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ranger H S
How many students attend Ranger H S?
Ranger H S has 72 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ranger, TX. CCD year-over-year: 97 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranger H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranger H S is 5.1:1, which is 65% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 68% 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 Ranger H S?
77.3% of students at Ranger H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ranger H S?
The largest demographic group at Ranger H S is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Ranger, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ranger H S?
Ranger H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ranger H S rank among public schools in Ranger?
By Resource Investment Index, Ranger H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ranger, 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 Ranger Isd?
Besides Ranger H S, Ranger Isd also operates Ranger El (151 students) and Ranger Middle (65 students). See the Ranger Isd district page for the complete list.