- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hewitt, TX
Castleman Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Castleman Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483064012131
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castleman Creek El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Hewitt · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Castleman Creek El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castleman Creek El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hewitt, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Castleman Creek El held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 483064012131 · Hewitt, TX Other · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 15.8:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Midway H S (2,687 students)
Castleman Creek El held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Castleman Creek El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midway H S
Midway H S
2,687 students
- Midway Middle
Midway Middle
1,112 students
- River Valley M 902
River Valley Middle
902 students
- Park Hill El 680
Park Hill El
680 students
- South Bosque E 578
South Bosque El
578 students
- This school 570
Castleman Creek El
570 students
What this shows Castleman Creek El reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castleman Creek El compares
Castleman Creek 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,539
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Castleman Creek El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Midway Isd reports $10,539 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castleman Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Hill El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Bosque El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castleman Creek El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castleman Creek El
How many students attend Castleman Creek El?
Castleman Creek El has 570 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hewitt, TX. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castleman Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Castleman Creek El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castleman Creek El?
42.9% of students at Castleman Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castleman Creek El?
The largest demographic group at Castleman Creek El is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Hewitt, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castleman Creek El?
Castleman Creek El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Castleman Creek El rank among schools in Hewitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Castleman Creek El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hewitt, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hewitt on the city page.
What other schools are in Midway Isd?
Besides Castleman Creek El, Midway Isd also operates Midway H S (2,687 students), Midway Middle (1,112 students), and River Valley Middle (902 students). See the Midway Isd district page for the complete list.