- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Silsbee, TX
Silsbee H S
Federal NCES profile for Silsbee H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484023004562
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silsbee H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Silsbee · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Silsbee H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silsbee H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Silsbee, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Silsbee H S held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 484023004562 · Silsbee, TX High · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 12.7:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Silsbee El (921 students)
Silsbee H S held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Silsbee H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silsbee El
Silsbee El
921 students
- This school
Silsbee H S
789 students
- Edwards-Johnso
Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle
597 students
- Laura Reeves P 281
Laura Reeves Pri
281 students
What this shows Silsbee H S reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silsbee H S compares
Silsbee 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$12,407
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
African American 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Silsbee H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Silsbee Isd reports $12,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silsbee H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silsbee El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laura Reeves Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silsbee H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~789 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Silsbee H S
How many students attend Silsbee H S?
Silsbee H S has 789 students enrolled. It is a high school in Silsbee, TX. CCD year-over-year: 814 (2022-23) → 825 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silsbee H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Silsbee H S is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Silsbee H S?
57.1% of students at Silsbee H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silsbee H S?
The largest demographic group at Silsbee H S is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Silsbee, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silsbee H S?
Silsbee H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Silsbee H S rank among public schools in Silsbee?
By Resource Investment Index, Silsbee H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Silsbee, 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 Silsbee Isd?
Besides Silsbee H S, Silsbee Isd also operates Silsbee El (921 students), Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle (597 students), and Laura Reeves Pri (281 students). See the Silsbee Isd district page for the complete list.