- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tolar, TX
Tolar H S
Federal NCES profile for Tolar H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484290004889
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tolar H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tolar · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tolar H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tolar H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tolar, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Tolar H S held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.9 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 484290004889 · Tolar, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 11.3:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Tolar El (418 students)
Tolar H S held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.9 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tolar H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tolar El
Tolar El
418 students
- This school
Tolar H S
272 students
- Tolar J H
Tolar J H
194 students
What this shows Tolar H S reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tolar H S compares
Tolar 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$11,001
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Tolar H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tolar Isd reports $11,001 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tolar H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolar El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tolar J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tolar H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tolar H S
How many students attend Tolar H S?
Tolar H S has 272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tolar, TX. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tolar H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Tolar H S is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 Tolar H S?
25.0% of students at Tolar H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tolar H S?
The largest demographic group at Tolar H S is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Tolar, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tolar H S?
Tolar H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Tolar H S rank among public schools in Tolar?
By Resource Investment Index, Tolar H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tolar, 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 Tolar Isd?
Besides Tolar H S, Tolar Isd also operates Tolar El (418 students) and Tolar J H (194 students). See the Tolar Isd district page for the complete list.