- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hempstead, TX
Hempstead H S
Federal NCES profile for Hempstead H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482292002321
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hempstead H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hempstead · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hempstead H S has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hempstead H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hempstead, TX.
School address
District: Hempstead Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482292002321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Hempstead H S held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 482292002321 · Hempstead, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 12.5:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead El (823 students)
Hempstead H S held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hempstead H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempstead El
Hempstead El
823 students
- This school
Hempstead H S
462 students
- Hempstead Midd 300
Hempstead Middle
300 students
What this shows Hempstead H S reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hempstead H S compares
Hempstead H S 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$14,347
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 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
African American 21.0%
White 9.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Hempstead H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hempstead Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hempstead H S'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 high 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hempstead H S
How many students attend Hempstead H S?
Hempstead H S has 462 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hempstead, TX. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hempstead H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hempstead H S is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Hempstead H S?
78.5% of students at Hempstead H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hempstead H S?
The largest demographic group at Hempstead H S is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Hempstead, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hempstead H S?
Hempstead H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Hempstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Hempstead H S ranks #1 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 H S, Hempstead Isd also operates Hempstead El (823 students) and Hempstead Middle (300 students). See the Hempstead Isd district page for the complete list.