- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hale Center, TX
Hale Center H S
Federal NCES profile for Hale Center H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482205002219
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hale Center H S earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hale Center · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hale Center H S has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hale Center H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hale Center, TX.
School address
District: Hale Center Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482205002219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Hale Center H S grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 482205002219 · Hale Center, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 10.2:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Akin El (226 students)
Hale Center H S grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hale Center H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Akin El
Akin El
226 students
- This school
Hale Center H S
174 students
- Carr Middle
Carr Middle
161 students
What this shows Hale Center H S reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hale Center H S compares
Hale Center H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$13,193
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 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.0%
White 18.4%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Hale Center H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hale Center Isd reports $13,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hale Center H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akin El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carr Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hale Center H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high 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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hale Center H S
How many students attend Hale Center H S?
Hale Center H S has 174 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hale Center, TX. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hale Center H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hale Center H S is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% 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 Hale Center H S?
50.3% of students at Hale Center H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hale Center H S?
The largest demographic group at Hale Center H S is Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment, in Hale Center, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hale Center H S?
Hale Center H S has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Hale Center H S rank among public schools in Hale Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Hale Center H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hale Center, 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 Hale Center Isd?
Besides Hale Center H S, Hale Center Isd also operates Akin El (226 students) and Carr Middle (161 students). See the Hale Center Isd district page for the complete list.