- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hale Center, TX
Akin El
Federal NCES profile for Akin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482205002218
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akin El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hale Center · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Akin El has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Akin El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hale Center, TX.
School address
District: Hale Center Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482205002218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Akin El held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 482205002218 · Hale Center, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 10.8:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hale Center H S (174 students)
Akin El held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Akin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Akin El
226 students
- Hale Center H
Hale Center H S
174 students
- Carr Middle
Carr Middle
161 students
What this shows Akin El reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Akin El compares
Akin El 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,193
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 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
White 21.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Akin El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Hale Center Isd reports $13,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Akin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Center H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carr Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Akin El
How many students attend Akin El?
Akin El has 226 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hale Center, TX. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Akin El is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Akin El?
78.2% of students at Akin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akin El?
The largest demographic group at Akin El is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Hale Center, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akin El?
Akin El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Akin El rank among public schools in Hale Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Akin El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hale Center, 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 Hale Center Isd?
Besides Akin El, Hale Center Isd also operates Hale Center H S (174 students) and Carr Middle (161 students). See the Hale Center Isd district page for the complete list.