- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niederwald, TX
Camino Real El
Federal NCES profile for Camino Real El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480001010809
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camino Real El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 962
- students enrolled
Camino Real El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+122 students YoY
Camino Real El grew from 782 students in 2022-23 to 904 in 2023-24 (+15.6%).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+122 students YoY 480001010809 · Niederwald, TX Other · MID · TRAD
962 enr · 17.2:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
Camino Real El grew from 782 students in 2022-23 to 904 in 2023-24 (+15.6%). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Camino Real El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- This school 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- Uhland El 919
Uhland El
919 students
What this shows Camino Real El reports 962 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camino Real El compares
Camino Real El 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 962 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
962
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$11,289
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 962 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
White 5.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Camino Real El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camino Real El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uhland El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camino Real El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~962 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camino Real El
How many students attend Camino Real El?
Camino Real El has 962 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niederwald, TX. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 904 (2023-24), up 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camino Real El?
The student-teacher ratio at Camino Real El is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camino Real El?
69.7% of students at Camino Real El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camino Real El?
The largest demographic group at Camino Real El is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Niederwald, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camino Real El?
Camino Real El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Camino Real El, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), and Lehman H S (2,128 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.