- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hearne, TX
Hearne El
Federal NCES profile for Hearne El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482283012113Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hearne El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hearne · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hearne El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hearne El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hearne, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Hearne El held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482283012113 · Hearne, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
377 enr · 15.7:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hearne Jh/Hs (341 students)
Hearne El held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Hearne El compares
Hearne 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$19,387
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
White 7.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Hearne El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Hearne Isd reports $19,387 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hearne El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearne Jh/Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hearne El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hearne El
How many students attend Hearne El?
Hearne El has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hearne, TX. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hearne El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hearne El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hearne El?
90.9% of students at Hearne El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hearne El?
The largest demographic group at Hearne El is African American at 46.2% of enrollment, in Hearne, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hearne El?
Hearne El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Hearne El rank among public schools in Hearne?
By Resource Investment Index, Hearne El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hearne, 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 Hearne Isd?
Besides Hearne El, Hearne Isd also operates Hearne Jh/Hs (341 students). See the Hearne Isd district page for the complete list.