- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Veribest, TX
Veribest H S
Federal NCES profile for Veribest H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484404007463
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veribest H S earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Veribest · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Veribest H S has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veribest H S ranks #2 of 5 schools in Veribest, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Veribest H S held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 484404007463 · Veribest, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 8.3:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Veribest El (120 students)
Veribest H S held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Veribest H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Veribest H S
141 students
- Veribest El
Veribest El
120 students
- Fairview Accel 2
Fairview Accelerated
2 students
What this shows Veribest H S reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veribest H S compares
Veribest 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,442
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 45.4%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Veribest H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Veribest Isd reports $16,442 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Veribest H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veribest El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Accelerated | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Veribest H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veribest H S
How many students attend Veribest H S?
Veribest H S has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Veribest, TX. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veribest H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Veribest H S is 8.3:1, which is 44% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 47% 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 Veribest H S?
28.1% of students at Veribest H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veribest H S?
The largest demographic group at Veribest H S is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Veribest, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veribest H S?
Veribest H S has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Veribest H S rank among schools in Veribest?
By Resource Investment Index, Veribest H S ranks #2 of 5 schools in Veribest, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Veribest on the city page.
What other schools are in Veribest Isd?
Besides Veribest H S, Veribest Isd also operates Veribest El (120 students) and Fairview Accelerated (2 students). See the Veribest Isd district page for the complete list.