- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamilton, TX
Hamilton H S
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton 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 482223002232
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton H S earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton H S has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Hamilton H S grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 482223002232 · Hamilton, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 9.5:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann Whitney El (382 students)
Hamilton H S grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hamilton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ann Whitney El
Ann Whitney El
382 students
- This school
Hamilton H S
247 students
- Hamilton J H
Hamilton J H
194 students
What this shows Hamilton H S reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton H S compares
Hamilton 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,236
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Hamilton H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Isd reports $15,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Whitney El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton H S
How many students attend Hamilton H S?
Hamilton H S has 247 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamilton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton H S is 9.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Hamilton H S?
37.7% of students at Hamilton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton H S?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton H S is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Hamilton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton H S?
Hamilton 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 Hamilton H S rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton Isd?
Besides Hamilton H S, Hamilton Isd also operates Ann Whitney El (382 students) and Hamilton J H (194 students). See the Hamilton Isd district page for the complete list.