- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wellington, TX
Wellington H S
Federal NCES profile for Wellington H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484489005111
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellington H S earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wellington · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellington H S has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wellington, TX.
School address
District: Wellington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484489005111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Wellington H S grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 484489005111 · Wellington, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 9.3:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Wellington El (238 students)
Wellington H S grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wellington H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wellington El
Wellington El
238 students
- This school
Wellington H S
168 students
- Wellington J H
Wellington J H
128 students
What this shows Wellington H S reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellington H S compares
Wellington H S is a growing 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% 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
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,400
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 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
White 42.3%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Wellington H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wellington Isd reports $13,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wellington H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellington J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellington H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wellington H S
How many students attend Wellington H S?
Wellington H S has 168 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wellington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellington H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellington H S is 9.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Wellington H S?
50.0% of students at Wellington H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellington H S?
The largest demographic group at Wellington H S is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Wellington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellington H S?
Wellington H S has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (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 Wellington H S rank among public schools in Wellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wellington, 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 Wellington Isd?
Besides Wellington H S, Wellington Isd also operates Wellington El (238 students) and Wellington J H (128 students). See the Wellington Isd district page for the complete list.