Enrollment
2,834
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Royse City, TX
Royse City H S
Federal NCES profile for Royse City H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483822004268
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royse City H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Royse City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Royse City H S has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royse City H S ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Royse City, TX.
School address
District: Royse City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483822004268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
144.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Royse City H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Royse City H S
Royse City H S is a large high school in Royse City, Texas, enrolling 2,834 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 92% of Texas schools and 34% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 31.7% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,834 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 137 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #115, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Royse City Isd spends $10,521 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Royse City Isd also operates Ouida Baley Middle (1,224 students) and Bobby Summers Middle (1,066 students) alongside Royse City 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 Royse City H S compares
Royse City 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,834 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,834
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$10,521
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
267
in-school suspensions + 180 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
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
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Royse City H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Royse City Isd, which includes Royse City H S.
$10,521
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 43.0%
Federal 10.0%
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 Royse City H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouida Baley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bobby Summers Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miss May Vernon El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Cherry El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W R (Bill) Fort El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royse City H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~2,834 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Royse City H S
How many students attend Royse City H S?
Royse City H S has 2,834 students enrolled. It is a high school in Royse City, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royse City H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Royse City H S is 19.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Royse City H S?
31.7% of students at Royse City H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royse City H S?
The largest demographic group at Royse City H S is White at 39.2% of enrollment, in Royse City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royse City H S?
Royse City H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Royse City H S rank among public schools in Royse City?
By Resource Investment Index, Royse City H S ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Royse City, 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 Royse City on the city page.
Is Royse City H S a good school?
Royse City H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Royse City Isd?
Besides Royse City H S, Royse City Isd also operates Ouida Baley Middle (1,224 students), Bobby Summers Middle (1,066 students), and Miss May Vernon El (790 students). See the Royse City Isd district page for the complete list.
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