- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brookshire, TX
Royal H S
Federal NCES profile for Royal H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483819004264
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royal H S earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Brookshire · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Royal H S has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royal H S ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Brookshire, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Royal H S grew from 842 students in 2022-23 to 892 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 483819004264 · Brookshire, TX High · MID · TRAD
968 enr · 17.3:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Royal El (760 students)
Royal H S grew from 842 students in 2022-23 to 892 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Royal H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Royal H S
968 students
- Royal El
Royal El
760 students
- Royal J H
Royal J H
639 students
- Royal Early Ch
Royal Early Childhood Center
517 students
What this shows Royal H S reports 968 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royal H S compares
Royal H S is a growing 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 968 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
968
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$17,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 968 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.8%
African American 18.5%
White 6.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Royal H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Royal Isd reports $17,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Royal H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royal J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royal Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royal H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~968 students)
Frequently asked questions about Royal H S
How many students attend Royal H S?
Royal H S has 968 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brookshire, TX. CCD year-over-year: 842 (2022-23) → 892 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal H S is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Royal H S?
67.6% of students at Royal H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royal H S?
The largest demographic group at Royal H S is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment, in Brookshire, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royal H S?
Royal H S has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Royal H S rank among public schools in Brookshire?
By Resource Investment Index, Royal H S ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Brookshire, 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 Brookshire on the city page.
What other schools are in Royal Isd?
Besides Royal H S, Royal Isd also operates Royal El (760 students), Royal J H (639 students), and Royal Early Childhood Center (517 students). See the Royal Isd district page for the complete list.