- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salado, TX
Salado H S
Federal NCES profile for Salado H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483858004288
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salado H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Salado · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Salado H S has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salado H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Salado, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Salado H S held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 483858004288 · Salado, TX High · MID · TRAD
769 enr · 16:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Arnold El (1,073 students)
Salado H S held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Salado H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Arnold
Thomas Arnold El
1,073 students
- This school
Salado H S
769 students
- Salado Middle
Salado Middle
587 students
What this shows Salado H S reports 769 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salado H S compares
Salado 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 71% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
769
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,952
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Salado H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salado Isd reports $9,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salado H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Arnold El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salado Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salado H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~769 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Salado H S
How many students attend Salado H S?
Salado H S has 769 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salado, TX. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salado H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Salado H S is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salado H S?
18.0% of students at Salado H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salado H S?
The largest demographic group at Salado H S is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Salado, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salado H S?
Salado H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Salado H S rank among public schools in Salado?
By Resource Investment Index, Salado H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Salado, 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 Salado Isd?
Besides Salado H S, Salado Isd also operates Thomas Arnold El (1,073 students) and Salado Middle (587 students). See the Salado Isd district page for the complete list.