- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stanton, TX
Stanton H S
Federal NCES profile for Stanton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484143004740
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanton H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Stanton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanton H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stanton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Stanton H S held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.2 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 484143004740 · Stanton, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 13.7:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanton El (483 students)
Stanton H S held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.2 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stanton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stanton El
Stanton El
483 students
- This school
Stanton H S
328 students
- Stanton Middle
Stanton Middle
251 students
What this shows Stanton H S reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanton H S compares
Stanton 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$15,361
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
White 27.1%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Stanton H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanton Isd reports $15,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanton Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanton H S
How many students attend Stanton H S?
Stanton H S has 328 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stanton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanton H S is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Stanton H S?
36.5% of students at Stanton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanton H S?
The largest demographic group at Stanton H S is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Stanton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanton H S?
Stanton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Stanton H S rank among public schools in Stanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stanton, 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 Stanton Isd?
Besides Stanton H S, Stanton Isd also operates Stanton El (483 students) and Stanton Middle (251 students). See the Stanton Isd district page for the complete list.