- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkhart, TX
Slocum H S
Federal NCES profile for Slocum H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484050004585
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slocum H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Slocum H S has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slocum H S ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Elkhart, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Slocum H S shrank from 93 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 484050004585 · Elkhart, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 7.2:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Slocum Pk - 8 (237 students)
Slocum H S shrank from 93 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Slocum H S compares
Slocum 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 51% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 51% 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
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Slocum H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Slocum Isd reports $14,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slocum H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slocum Pk - 8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slocum H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slocum H S
How many students attend Slocum H S?
Slocum H S has 86 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkhart, TX. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slocum H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Slocum H S is 7.2:1, which is 51% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 54% 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 Slocum H S?
35.5% of students at Slocum H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slocum H S?
The largest demographic group at Slocum H S is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Elkhart, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slocum H S?
Slocum H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Slocum H S rank among public schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Slocum H S ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Slocum Isd?
Besides Slocum H S, Slocum Isd also operates Slocum Pk - 8 (237 students). See the Slocum Isd district page for the complete list.