- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cleveland, TX
Tarkington H S
Federal NCES profile for Tarkington H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484221004802
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarkington H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarkington H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarkington H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Cleveland, TX.
School address
District: Tarkington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484221004802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Tarkington H S grew from 513 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 484221004802 · Cleveland, TX High · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 15.5:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Tarkington El (738 students)
Tarkington H S grew from 513 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tarkington H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tarkington El
Tarkington El
738 students
- This school
Tarkington H S
544 students
- Tarkington Mid
Tarkington Middle
411 students
- Tarkington Ear 214
Tarkington Early Childhood School
214 students
What this shows Tarkington H S reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarkington H S compares
Tarkington H S is a growing 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$11,258
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Tarkington H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tarkington Isd reports $11,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tarkington H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkington El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tarkington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tarkington Early Childhood School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarkington H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tarkington H S
How many students attend Tarkington H S?
Tarkington H S has 544 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cleveland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarkington H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarkington H S is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tarkington H S?
44.6% of students at Tarkington H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarkington H S?
The largest demographic group at Tarkington H S is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarkington H S?
Tarkington H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Tarkington H S rank among high schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarkington H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Cleveland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Tarkington Isd?
Besides Tarkington H S, Tarkington Isd also operates Tarkington El (738 students), Tarkington Middle (411 students), and Tarkington Early Childhood School (214 students). See the Tarkington Isd district page for the complete list.