- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Hart El
Federal NCES profile for Hart El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480894008061
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hart El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #46 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hart El has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hart El ranks #46 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Hart El held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 480894008061 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 19.2:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Hart El held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hart El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 577
Hart El
577 students
What this shows Hart El reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hart El compares
Hart 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$12,950
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 83.2%
African American 7.8%
White 4.2%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Hart El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hart El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hart El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hart El
How many students attend Hart El?
Hart El has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hart El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hart El is 19.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hart El?
91.0% of students at Hart El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hart El?
The largest demographic group at Hart El is Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hart El?
Hart El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hart El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hart El ranks #46 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Hart El, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.