Enrollment
432
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H T Faulk El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at H T Faulk El
H T Faulk El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aransas Pass, Texas, enrolling 432 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,635 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,370, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (31%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Aransas Pass Isd also operates Aransas Pass H S (431 students) and A C Blunt Middle (382 students) alongside H T Faulk El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How H T Faulk El compares
H T Faulk El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,951
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aransas Pass Isd, which includes H T Faulk El.
$12,951
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 30.8%
Federal 27.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Aransas Pass on the city page.
Is H T Faulk El a good school?
H T Faulk El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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