- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Slaton, TX
Slaton H S
Federal NCES profile for Slaton 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 484044004579
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slaton H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Slaton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Slaton H S has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slaton H S ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Slaton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Slaton H S held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 484044004579 · Slaton, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 9.4:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cathelene Thomas El (435 students)
Slaton H S held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Slaton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cathelene Thom
Cathelene Thomas El
435 students
- This school
Slaton H S
359 students
- Slaton J H
Slaton J H
251 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin Pri
218 students
- Slaton Isd Dae 8
Slaton Isd Daep
8 students
What this shows Slaton H S reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slaton H S compares
Slaton 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$17,367
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.0%
White 28.1%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Slaton H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Slaton Isd reports $17,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slaton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathelene Thomas El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slaton J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slaton Isd Daep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slaton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 2.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slaton H S
How many students attend Slaton H S?
Slaton H S has 359 students enrolled. It is a high school in Slaton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slaton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Slaton H S is 9.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% 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 Slaton H S?
68.8% of students at Slaton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slaton H S?
The largest demographic group at Slaton H S is Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment, in Slaton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slaton H S?
Slaton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Slaton H S rank among public schools in Slaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Slaton H S ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Slaton, 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 Slaton on the city page.
What other schools are in Slaton Isd?
Besides Slaton H S, Slaton Isd also operates Cathelene Thomas El (435 students), Slaton J H (251 students), and Stephen F Austin Pri (218 students). See the Slaton Isd district page for the complete list.