- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Perlita, TX
San Perlita H S
Federal NCES profile for San Perlita H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483900007484
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Perlita H S earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in San Perlita · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
San Perlita H S has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Perlita H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in San Perlita, TX.
School address
District: San Perlita Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483900007484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
San Perlita H S shrank from 70 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 483900007484 · San Perlita, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 7.4:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: San Perlita El (80 students)
San Perlita H S shrank from 70 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
San Perlita H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Perlita El
San Perlita El
80 students
- This school
San Perlita H S
67 students
- San Perlita Mi
San Perlita Middle
40 students
What this shows San Perlita H S reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Perlita H S compares
San Perlita H S is a shrinking 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 50% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,829
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.5%
White 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, San Perlita H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Perlita Isd reports $23,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Perlita H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Perlita El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Perlita Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Perlita H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~67 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about San Perlita H S
How many students attend San Perlita H S?
San Perlita H S has 67 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Perlita, TX. CCD year-over-year: 70 (2022-23) → 66 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Perlita H S?
The student-teacher ratio at San Perlita H S is 7.4:1, which is 50% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 53% 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 San Perlita H S?
62.9% of students at San Perlita H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Perlita H S?
The largest demographic group at San Perlita H S is Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment, in San Perlita, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Perlita H S?
San Perlita H S has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Perlita H S rank among public schools in San Perlita?
By Resource Investment Index, San Perlita H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in San Perlita, 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 San Perlita Isd?
Besides San Perlita H S, San Perlita Isd also operates San Perlita El (80 students) and San Perlita Middle (40 students). See the San Perlita Isd district page for the complete list.