- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hereford, TX
Hereford Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hereford Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482301012851
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hereford Preparatory Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Hereford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hereford Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hereford Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Hereford, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Hereford Preparatory Academy held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 482301012851 · Hereford, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 14.6:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hereford H S (1,182 students)
Hereford Preparatory Academy held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hereford Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hereford H S
Hereford H S
1,182 students
- Hereford J H
Hereford J H
534 students
- Northwest El
Northwest El
479 students
- Aikman El 464
Aikman El
464 students
- Bluebonnet El 366
Bluebonnet El
366 students
- This school 322
Hereford Preparatory Academy
322 students
What this shows Hereford Preparatory Academy reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hereford Preparatory Academy compares
Hereford Preparatory Academy 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$11,359
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 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 91.6%
White 6.5%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Hereford Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hereford Isd reports $11,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hereford Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hereford J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aikman El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluebonnet El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hereford Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hereford Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Hereford Preparatory Academy?
Hereford Preparatory Academy has 322 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hereford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hereford Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hereford Preparatory Academy is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Hereford Preparatory Academy?
79.6% of students at Hereford Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hereford Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hereford Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment, in Hereford, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hereford Preparatory Academy?
Hereford Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hereford Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in Hereford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hereford Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Hereford, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hereford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hereford Isd?
Besides Hereford Preparatory Academy, Hereford Isd also operates Hereford H S (1,182 students), Hereford J H (534 students), and Northwest El (479 students). See the Hereford Isd district page for the complete list.