- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hempstead, TX
Hempstead El
Federal NCES profile for Hempstead El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482292002320
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hempstead El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hempstead · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hempstead El has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hempstead El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hempstead, TX.
School address
District: Hempstead Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482292002320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Hempstead El held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.8 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 482292002320 · Hempstead, TX Other · MID · TRAD
823 enr · 18.7:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead H S (462 students)
Hempstead El held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.8 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hempstead El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hempstead El
823 students
- Hempstead H S
Hempstead H S
462 students
- Hempstead Midd 300
Hempstead Middle
300 students
What this shows Hempstead El reports 823 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hempstead El compares
Hempstead 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,347
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
African American 24.8%
White 7.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Hempstead El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hempstead Isd reports $14,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hempstead El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hempstead Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hempstead El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~823 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hempstead El
How many students attend Hempstead El?
Hempstead El has 823 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hempstead, TX. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 812 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hempstead El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hempstead El is 18.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hempstead El?
85.5% of students at Hempstead El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hempstead El?
The largest demographic group at Hempstead El is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Hempstead, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hempstead El?
Hempstead El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hempstead El rank among public schools in Hempstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Hempstead El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hempstead, 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 Hempstead Isd?
Besides Hempstead El, Hempstead Isd also operates Hempstead H S (462 students) and Hempstead Middle (300 students). See the Hempstead Isd district page for the complete list.