- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kyle, TX
Hemphill El
Federal NCES profile for Hemphill El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480001008840
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemphill El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Kyle · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemphill El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemphill El ranks #1 of 7 schools in Kyle, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Hemphill El grew from 577 students in 2022-23 to 615 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 480001008840 · Kyle, TX Other · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 15.9:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
Hemphill El grew from 577 students in 2022-23 to 615 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hemphill El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- This school 651
Hemphill El
651 students
What this shows Hemphill El reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemphill El compares
Hemphill El is a growing 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$11,289
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 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.7%
White 13.2%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Hemphill El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemphill El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemphill El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hemphill El
How many students attend Hemphill El?
Hemphill El has 651 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kyle, TX. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemphill El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemphill El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hemphill El?
64.8% of students at Hemphill El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemphill El?
The largest demographic group at Hemphill El is Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment, in Kyle, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemphill El?
Hemphill El 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 Hemphill El rank among schools in Kyle?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemphill El ranks #1 of 7 schools in Kyle, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kyle on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Hemphill El, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), and Lehman H S (2,128 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.