- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Temple, TX
Temple H S
Federal NCES profile for Temple H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484233004827
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Temple H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #10 of 12
- schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Temple H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Temple H S ranks #10 of 12 schools in Temple, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Temple H S held near 2,342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 183.5 → 179.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 484233004827 · Temple, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,320 enr · 12.7:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Thornton El (763 students)
Temple H S held near 2,342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 183.5 → 179.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Temple H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Temple H S
2,320 students
- Thornton El 763
Thornton El
763 students
- Travis Science 686
Travis Science Academy
686 students
- Bonham Middle 627
Bonham Middle
627 students
- Lamar Middle 553
Lamar Middle
553 students
- Jefferson El 504
Jefferson El
504 students
What this shows Temple H S reports 2,320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Temple H S compares
Temple 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,320 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,320
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$12,629
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
362
in-school suspensions + 231 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
African American 23.8%
White 20.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Temple H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Temple Isd reports $12,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Temple H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis Science Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Temple H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~2,320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Temple H S
How many students attend Temple H S?
Temple H S has 2,320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Temple, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,305 (2022-23) → 2,342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Temple H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Temple H S is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Temple H S?
61.0% of students at Temple H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Temple H S?
The largest demographic group at Temple H S is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Temple, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Temple H S?
Temple H S has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Temple H S rank among schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, Temple H S ranks #10 of 12 schools in Temple, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Temple on the city page.
What other schools are in Temple Isd?
Besides Temple H S, Temple Isd also operates Thornton El (763 students), Travis Science Academy (686 students), and Bonham Middle (627 students). See the Temple Isd district page for the complete list.