Enrollment
806
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hutto, TX
Benjamin Doc Kerley El
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Doc Kerley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482410013699
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Doc Kerley El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Hutto · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Doc Kerley El has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Doc Kerley El ranks #4 of 7 schools in Hutto, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Doc Kerley El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Doc Kerley El
Benjamin Doc Kerley El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hutto, Texas, enrolling 806 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 806 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,004 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #582.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 806 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Hutto Isd also operates Hutto H S (2,313 students) and Cottonwood Creek El (925 students) alongside Benjamin Doc Kerley El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benjamin Doc Kerley El compares
Benjamin Doc Kerley El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 806 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 30.1%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Benjamin Doc Kerley El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hutto Isd, which includes Benjamin Doc Kerley El.
$11,282
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 30.1%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Benjamin Doc Kerley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutto H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Creek El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutto El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hutto Ninth Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ray El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Doc Kerley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~806 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Doc Kerley El
How many students attend Benjamin Doc Kerley El?
Benjamin Doc Kerley El has 806 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hutto, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Doc Kerley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Doc Kerley El is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Doc Kerley El?
34.4% of students at Benjamin Doc Kerley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Doc Kerley El?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Doc Kerley El is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in Hutto, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Doc Kerley El?
Benjamin Doc Kerley El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Doc Kerley El rank among schools in Hutto?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Doc Kerley El ranks #4 of 7 schools in Hutto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hutto on the city page.
Is Benjamin Doc Kerley El a good school?
Benjamin Doc Kerley El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hutto Isd?
Besides Benjamin Doc Kerley El, Hutto Isd also operates Hutto H S (2,313 students), Cottonwood Creek El (925 students), and Hutto El (820 students). See the Hutto Isd district page for the complete list.
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