Enrollment
42
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 480004808075 Charter school
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School — New Waverly, TX
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Buzbee Vocational School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 13/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Raven School · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+92% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Buzbee Vocational School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School reports 42 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 92% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 76% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 94.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 53% above the Texas average and 83% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Raven School spends $39,172 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.1% from local sources (property taxes), 62.5% from the state, and 37.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas Buzbee Vocational School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 92% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
94.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 53% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
— 92% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$39,172
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 42 Top 5% in Texas — larger than 95% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 28:1 +92% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 94.6% +53% vs state
NCES ID 480004808075
Student demographics
African American 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
White 23.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 38.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Raven School, which includes Thomas Buzbee Vocational School.
$39,172
Per student
+128%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+101%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 62.5%
Federal 37.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
How many students attend Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School has 42 students enrolled. It is a high school in NEW WAVERLY, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is 28:1, which is 92% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
94.6% of students at Thomas Buzbee Vocational School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is African American at 38.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in NEW WAVERLY, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.