Enrollment
258
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 482304002343
Hermleigh School — Hermleigh, TX
Federal NCES profile for Hermleigh School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 35
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hermleigh Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hermleigh School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hermleigh School reports 258 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 39.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% below the Texas average and 23% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 258 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hermleigh Isd spends $17,426 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 73.8% from local sources (property taxes), 16.1% from the state, and 10.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hermleigh School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,426
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 258 Top 21% in Texas — larger than 79% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 39.9% -36% vs state
NCES ID 482304002343
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 258:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.0%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hermleigh Isd, which includes Hermleigh School.
$17,426
Per student
+2%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 73.8%
State 16.1%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hermleigh School
How many students attend Hermleigh School?
Hermleigh School has 258 students enrolled. It is a other school in HERMLEIGH, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermleigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermleigh School is 10.6:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermleigh School?
39.9% of students at Hermleigh School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermleigh School?
The largest demographic group at Hermleigh School is White at 60.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in HERMLEIGH, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermleigh School?
Hermleigh School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.