- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Hanks Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hanks Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484668013883
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanks Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #22 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanks Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanks Middle ranks #22 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Hanks Middle held near 1,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.4 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 484668013883 · El Paso, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,000 enr · 15.4:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastwood H S (2,295 students)
Hanks Middle held near 1,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.4 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hanks Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastwood H S
Eastwood H S
2,295 students
- Bel Air H S
Bel Air H S
1,866 students
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
1,798 students
- Parkland H S
Parkland H S
1,565 students
- J M Hanks H S
J M Hanks H S
1,364 students
- This school
Hanks Middle
1,000 students
What this shows Hanks Middle reports 1,000 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanks Middle compares
Hanks Middle 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,000
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$14,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.2%
White 3.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.2, Hanks Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ysleta Isd reports $14,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanks Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Valle H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J M Hanks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanks Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,000 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanks Middle
How many students attend Hanks Middle?
Hanks Middle has 1,000 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,059 (2022-23) → 1,007 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanks Middle is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanks Middle?
84.8% of students at Hanks Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanks Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hanks Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanks Middle?
Hanks Middle 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 Hanks Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanks Middle ranks #22 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Ysleta Isd?
Besides Hanks Middle, Ysleta Isd also operates Eastwood H S (2,295 students), Bel Air H S (1,866 students), and Del Valle H S (1,798 students). See the Ysleta Isd district page for the complete list.