Enrollment
750
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Robstown, TX
Robstown Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Robstown Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483744004204
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robstown Early College H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Robstown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Robstown Early College H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robstown Early College H S ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Robstown, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robstown Early College H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robstown Early College H S
Robstown Early College H S is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Robstown, Texas, enrolling 750 students.
At 14.7:1, 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 87.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 750 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,719 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #654.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 209 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 750 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Robstown Isd also operates Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy (676 students) and Seale J H (533 students) alongside Robstown Early College H S.
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 Robstown Early College H S compares
Robstown Early College H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.7%
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
$12,454
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.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 96.0%
White 2.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Robstown Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robstown Isd, which includes Robstown Early College H S.
$12,454
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.6%
State 46.2%
Federal 28.1%
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 Robstown Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seale J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lotspeich Leadership Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Fine Arts Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salazar Crossroads Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robstown Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robstown Early College H S
How many students attend Robstown Early College H S?
Robstown Early College H S has 750 students enrolled. It is a high school in Robstown, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robstown Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Robstown Early College H S is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robstown Early College H S?
87.6% of students at Robstown Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robstown Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Robstown Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment, in Robstown, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robstown Early College H S?
Robstown Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robstown Early College H S rank among public schools in Robstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Robstown Early College H S ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Robstown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Robstown on the city page.
Is Robstown Early College H S a good school?
Robstown Early College H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Robstown Isd?
Besides Robstown Early College H S, Robstown Isd also operates Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy (676 students), Seale J H (533 students), and Lotspeich Leadership Academy (368 students). See the Robstown Isd district page for the complete list.
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