- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aransas Pass, TX
H T Faulk El
Federal NCES profile for H T Faulk El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480858000226
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H T Faulk El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Aransas Pass · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
H T Faulk El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H T Faulk El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Aransas Pass, TX.
School address
District: Aransas Pass Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480858000226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
H T Faulk El held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 480858000226 · Aransas Pass, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 13.9:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Aransas Pass H S (431 students)
H T Faulk El held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
H T Faulk El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
H T Faulk El
432 students
- Aransas Pass H
Aransas Pass H S
431 students
- A C Blunt Midd
A C Blunt Middle
382 students
- Charlie Marsha
Charlie Marshall El
379 students
What this shows H T Faulk El reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How H T Faulk El compares
H T Faulk 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$12,926
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 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.7%
White 31.3%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, H T Faulk El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aransas Pass Isd reports $12,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How H T Faulk El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aransas Pass H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A C Blunt Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlie Marshall El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H T Faulk El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about H T Faulk El
How many students attend H T Faulk El?
H T Faulk El has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aransas Pass, TX. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at H T Faulk El?
The student-teacher ratio at H T Faulk El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 H T Faulk El?
72.7% of students at H T Faulk El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H T Faulk El?
The largest demographic group at H T Faulk El is Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment, in Aransas Pass, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H T Faulk El?
H T Faulk El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 H T Faulk El rank among public schools in Aransas Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, H T Faulk El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Aransas Pass, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Aransas Pass Isd?
Besides H T Faulk El, Aransas Pass Isd also operates Aransas Pass H S (431 students), A C Blunt Middle (382 students), and Charlie Marshall El (379 students). See the Aransas Pass Isd district page for the complete list.