- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waskom, TX
Waskom H S
Federal NCES profile for Waskom 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 484467005087
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waskom H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Waskom · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Waskom H S has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waskom H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Waskom, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Waskom H S shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 484467005087 · Waskom, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 9.5:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Waskom El (370 students)
Waskom H S shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Waskom H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waskom El
Waskom El
370 students
- This school
Waskom H S
257 students
- Waskom Middle
Waskom Middle
179 students
What this shows Waskom H S reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waskom H S compares
Waskom H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$15,104
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Waskom H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waskom Isd reports $15,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waskom H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waskom El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waskom Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waskom H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Waskom H S
How many students attend Waskom H S?
Waskom H S has 257 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waskom, TX. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waskom H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Waskom H S is 9.5:1, 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 Waskom H S?
53.6% of students at Waskom H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waskom H S?
The largest demographic group at Waskom H S is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Waskom, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waskom H S?
Waskom 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 Waskom H S rank among public schools in Waskom?
By Resource Investment Index, Waskom H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Waskom, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waskom on the city page.
What other schools are in Waskom Isd?
Besides Waskom H S, Waskom Isd also operates Waskom El (370 students) and Waskom Middle (179 students). See the Waskom Isd district page for the complete list.