- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spearman, TX
Spearman H S
Federal NCES profile for Spearman H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484101004664
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spearman H S earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Spearman · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Spearman H S has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spearman H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Spearman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Spearman H S shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 484101004664 · Spearman, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 7.9:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Gus Birdwell El (343 students)
Spearman H S shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Spearman H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gus Birdwell E
Gus Birdwell El
343 students
- This school
Spearman H S
189 students
- Spearman J H
Spearman J H
160 students
What this shows Spearman H S reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spearman H S compares
Spearman 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,073
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
White 34.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Spearman H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spearman Isd reports $14,073 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spearman H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gus Birdwell El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spearman J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spearman H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spearman H S
How many students attend Spearman H S?
Spearman H S has 189 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spearman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spearman H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Spearman H S is 7.9:1, which is 46% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 50% 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 Spearman H S?
41.7% of students at Spearman H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spearman H S?
The largest demographic group at Spearman H S is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Spearman, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spearman H S?
Spearman H S has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Spearman H S rank among public schools in Spearman?
By Resource Investment Index, Spearman H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Spearman, 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 Spearman Isd?
Besides Spearman H S, Spearman Isd also operates Gus Birdwell El (343 students) and Spearman J H (160 students). See the Spearman Isd district page for the complete list.