- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · College Station, TX
College Hills El
Federal NCES profile for College Hills El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480735000002
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Hills El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in College Station · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
College Hills El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Hills El ranks #10 of 10 schools in College Station, TX.
School address
District: College Station Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480735000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
College Hills El held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 480735000002 · College Station, TX Other · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 13.6:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: College Station H S (2,226 students)
College Hills El held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
College Hills El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- College Statio
College Station H S
2,226 students
- A & M Cons H S
A & M Cons H S
2,166 students
- Wellborn Middl 843
Wellborn Middle
843 students
- Pecan Trail In 779
Pecan Trail Int
779 students
- Oakwood Int 729
Oakwood Int
729 students
- This school 600
College Hills El
600 students
What this shows College Hills El reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Hills El compares
College Hills 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$10,959
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 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
White 27.7%
African American 21.7%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, College Hills El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for College Station Isd reports $10,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How College Hills El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A & M Cons H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pecan Trail Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Int | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Hills El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about College Hills El
How many students attend College Hills El?
College Hills El has 600 students enrolled. It is a public school in College Station, TX. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Hills El?
The student-teacher ratio at College Hills El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 College Hills El?
71.5% of students at College Hills El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Hills El?
The largest demographic group at College Hills El is Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment, in College Station, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Hills El?
College Hills El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 College Hills El rank among schools in College Station?
By Resource Investment Index, College Hills El ranks #10 of 10 schools in College Station, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in College Station on the city page.
What other schools are in College Station Isd?
Besides College Hills El, College Station Isd also operates College Station H S (2,226 students), A & M Cons H S (2,166 students), and Wellborn Middle (843 students). See the College Station Isd district page for the complete list.