- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ferris, TX
Hazel Ingram El
Federal NCES profile for Hazel Ingram El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481917001785
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazel Ingram El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Ferris · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazel Ingram El has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Ingram El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Ferris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hazel Ingram El held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 481917001785 · Ferris, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 16.8:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferris H S (940 students)
Hazel Ingram El held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hazel Ingram El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ferris H S
Ferris H S
940 students
- Ferris J H
Ferris J H
658 students
- Lucy Mae Mcdon
Lucy Mae Mcdonald El
641 students
- Lee Longino El
Lee Longino El
436 students
- This school 335
Hazel Ingram El
335 students
- Ellis County J 3
Ellis County Jjaep
3 students
What this shows Hazel Ingram El reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazel Ingram El compares
Hazel Ingram 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,668
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
White 12.2%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Hazel Ingram El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Ferris Isd reports $11,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazel Ingram El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferris J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lucy Mae Mcdonald El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee Longino El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellis County Jjaep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hazel Ingram El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazel Ingram El
How many students attend Hazel Ingram El?
Hazel Ingram El has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ferris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Ingram El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Ingram El is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazel Ingram El?
84.8% of students at Hazel Ingram El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazel Ingram El?
The largest demographic group at Hazel Ingram El is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Ferris, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazel Ingram El?
Hazel Ingram El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Hazel Ingram El rank among public schools in Ferris?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Ingram El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Ferris, 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 Ferris on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferris Isd?
Besides Hazel Ingram El, Ferris Isd also operates Ferris H S (940 students), Ferris J H (658 students), and Lucy Mae Mcdonald El (641 students). See the Ferris Isd district page for the complete list.