- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rio Vista, TX
Rio Vista H S
Federal NCES profile for Rio Vista H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483720004187
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Vista H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rio Vista · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Vista H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Vista H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rio Vista, TX.
School address
District: Rio Vista Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483720004187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Rio Vista H S held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 483720004187 · Rio Vista, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 12.9:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Vista El (507 students)
Rio Vista H S held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rio Vista H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Vista El
Rio Vista El
507 students
- This school
Rio Vista H S
296 students
- Rio Vista Midd
Rio Vista Middle
229 students
What this shows Rio Vista H S reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Vista H S compares
Rio Vista 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,544
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Rio Vista H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rio Vista Isd reports $11,544 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rio Vista H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Vista El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Vista H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Vista H S
How many students attend Rio Vista H S?
Rio Vista H S has 296 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rio Vista, TX. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista H S is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Rio Vista H S?
40.5% of students at Rio Vista H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Vista H S?
The largest demographic group at Rio Vista H S is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Rio Vista, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Vista H S?
Rio Vista H S has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Rio Vista H S rank among public schools in Rio Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Vista H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rio Vista, 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 Rio Vista Isd?
Besides Rio Vista H S, Rio Vista Isd also operates Rio Vista El (507 students) and Rio Vista Middle (229 students). See the Rio Vista Isd district page for the complete list.