- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hemphill, TX
Hemphill El
Federal NCES profile for Hemphill El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482289002318
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemphill El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hemphill · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemphill El has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemphill El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hemphill, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hemphill El held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 482289002318 · Hemphill, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 11.3:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemphill H S (229 students)
Hemphill El held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.4 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
- This school
Hemphill El
340 students
- Hemphill H S
Hemphill H S
229 students
- Hemphill Middl
Hemphill Middle
219 students
What this shows Hemphill El reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemphill El compares
Hemphill 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$14,827
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 5.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Hemphill El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hemphill Isd reports $14,827 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemphill H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemphill Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hemphill El
How many students attend Hemphill El?
Hemphill El has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hemphill, TX. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemphill El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemphill El is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 Hemphill El?
63.8% 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 White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Hemphill, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemphill El?
Hemphill 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 Hemphill El rank among public schools in Hemphill?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemphill El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hemphill, 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 Hemphill Isd?
Besides Hemphill El, Hemphill Isd also operates Hemphill H S (229 students) and Hemphill Middle (219 students). See the Hemphill Isd district page for the complete list.