- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buda, TX
Carpenter Hill El
Federal NCES profile for Carpenter Hill El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480001011534
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carpenter Hill El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Buda · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carpenter Hill El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carpenter Hill El ranks #2 of 8 schools in Buda, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Carpenter Hill El held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 480001011534 · Buda, TX Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 13.8:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
Carpenter Hill El held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carpenter Hill 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
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- This school 550
Carpenter Hill El
550 students
What this shows Carpenter Hill El reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carpenter Hill El compares
Carpenter Hill 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 76% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Carpenter Hill El is more 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 Carpenter Hill El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carpenter Hill 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
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carpenter Hill El
How many students attend Carpenter Hill El?
Carpenter Hill El has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buda, TX. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carpenter Hill El?
The student-teacher ratio at Carpenter Hill El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Carpenter Hill El?
14.9% of students at Carpenter Hill El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carpenter Hill El?
The largest demographic group at Carpenter Hill El is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Buda, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carpenter Hill El?
Carpenter Hill El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Carpenter Hill El rank among schools in Buda?
By Resource Investment Index, Carpenter Hill El ranks #2 of 8 schools in Buda, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buda on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Carpenter Hill 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.