- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tornillo, TX
Tornillo H S
Federal NCES profile for Tornillo H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484299004898
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tornillo H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Tornillo · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tornillo H S has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tornillo H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tornillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Tornillo H S held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 484299004898 · Tornillo, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 9.6:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Tornillo Int (335 students)
Tornillo H S held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tornillo H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tornillo Int
Tornillo Int
335 students
- This school
Tornillo H S
241 students
- Tornillo El
Tornillo El
189 students
- Tornillo J H
Tornillo J H
150 students
What this shows Tornillo H S reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tornillo H S compares
Tornillo 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$19,052
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Tornillo H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tornillo Isd reports $19,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tornillo H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornillo Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tornillo El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tornillo J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tornillo H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tornillo H S
How many students attend Tornillo H S?
Tornillo H S has 241 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tornillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tornillo H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Tornillo H S is 9.6:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Tornillo H S?
90.8% of students at Tornillo H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tornillo H S?
The largest demographic group at Tornillo H S is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Tornillo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tornillo H S?
Tornillo H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Tornillo H S rank among public schools in Tornillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Tornillo H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tornillo, 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 Tornillo Isd?
Besides Tornillo H S, Tornillo Isd also operates Tornillo Int (335 students), Tornillo El (189 students), and Tornillo J H (150 students). See the Tornillo Isd district page for the complete list.