- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Hemmenway El
Federal NCES profile for Hemmenway El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481611011956
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemmenway El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #32 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemmenway El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemmenway El ranks #32 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611011956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-177 students YoY
Hemmenway El shrank from 1,151 students in 2022-23 to 974 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 71.6 → 62.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-177 students YoY 481611011956 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
947 enr · 13.3:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Hemmenway El shrank from 1,151 students in 2022-23 to 974 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE lost 71.6 → 62.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hemmenway El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 947
Hemmenway El
947 students
What this shows Hemmenway El reports 947 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemmenway El compares
Hemmenway El is a shrinking 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 947 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
947
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,693
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
African American 27.6%
White 5.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Hemmenway El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemmenway El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemmenway El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~947 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hemmenway El
How many students attend Hemmenway El?
Hemmenway El has 947 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,151 (2022-23) → 974 (2023-24), down 177.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemmenway El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemmenway El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Hemmenway El?
74.9% of students at Hemmenway El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemmenway El?
The largest demographic group at Hemmenway El is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemmenway El?
Hemmenway El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Hemmenway El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemmenway El ranks #32 of 54 schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Hemmenway El, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.