- Enrollment
- 1,971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carrollton, TX
Turner H S
Federal NCES profile for Turner H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481305000806
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner 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.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner H S ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Carrollton, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305000806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Turner H S held near 2,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-97 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 136.3 → 143.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-97 students YoY 481305000806 · Carrollton, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,035 enr · 15:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Smith H S (1,971 students)
Turner H S held near 2,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-97 headcount). Teacher FTE added 136.3 → 143.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Turner H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Turner H S
2,035 students
- Smith H S
Smith H S
1,971 students
- Creekview H S
Creekview H S
1,686 students
- Polk Middle
Polk Middle
974 students
- Blalack Middle
Blalack Middle
931 students
- Ranchview H S
Ranchview H S
899 students
What this shows Turner H S reports 2,035 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner H S compares
Turner 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,035 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,035
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$13,227
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 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.9%
White 8.7%
Asian 6.1%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Turner H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd reports $13,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turner H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Polk Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blalack Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ranchview H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~2,035 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Turner H S
How many students attend Turner H S?
Turner H S has 2,035 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carrollton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,107 (2022-23) → 2,010 (2023-24), nearly flat (-97).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner H S is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turner H S?
57.6% of students at Turner H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner H S?
The largest demographic group at Turner H S is Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment, in Carrollton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner H S?
Turner 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 Turner H S rank among high schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner H S ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton on the city page.
What other schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides Turner H S, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Smith H S (1,971 students), Creekview H S (1,686 students), and Polk Middle (974 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.