- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yoakum, TX
Yoakum H S
Federal NCES profile for Yoakum H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484662005299
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yoakum H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Yoakum · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Yoakum H S has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yoakum H S ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Yoakum, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Yoakum H S held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 52.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 484662005299 · Yoakum, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 10.6:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Yoakum Int (292 students)
Yoakum H S held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 52.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Yoakum H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Yoakum H S
477 students
- Yoakum Int
Yoakum Int
292 students
- Yoakum J H
Yoakum J H
273 students
- Yoakum Pri
Yoakum Pri
231 students
- Yoakum Annex 185
Yoakum Annex
185 students
What this shows Yoakum H S reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yoakum H S compares
Yoakum 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$16,454
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
White 33.5%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Yoakum H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yoakum Isd reports $16,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yoakum H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoakum Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yoakum J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yoakum Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yoakum Annex | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yoakum H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~477 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Yoakum H S
How many students attend Yoakum H S?
Yoakum H S has 477 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yoakum, TX. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yoakum H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Yoakum H S is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Yoakum H S?
67.4% of students at Yoakum H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yoakum H S?
The largest demographic group at Yoakum H S is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Yoakum, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yoakum H S?
Yoakum H S has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Yoakum H S rank among public schools in Yoakum?
By Resource Investment Index, Yoakum H S ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Yoakum, 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 Yoakum on the city page.
What other schools are in Yoakum Isd?
Besides Yoakum H S, Yoakum Isd also operates Yoakum Int (292 students), Yoakum J H (273 students), and Yoakum Pri (231 students). See the Yoakum Isd district page for the complete list.