- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Marcos, TX
Hernandez El
Federal NCES profile for Hernandez El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483897004451
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hernandez El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hernandez El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hernandez El ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in San Marcos, TX.
School address
District: San Marcos Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483897004451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Hernandez El held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 483897004451 · San Marcos, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 13.1:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: San Marcos H S (2,371 students)
Hernandez El held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hernandez El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Marcos H S
San Marcos H S
2,371 students
- Miller Middle 896
Miller Middle
896 students
- Goodnight Midd 884
Goodnight Middle
884 students
- Dezavala El 584
Dezavala El
584 students
- Bowie El 580
Bowie El
580 students
- This school 577
Hernandez El
577 students
What this shows Hernandez El reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hernandez El compares
Hernandez 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$12,760
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
White 25.1%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Hernandez El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Marcos Cisd reports $12,760 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hernandez El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miller Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodnight Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dezavala El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hernandez El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hernandez El
How many students attend Hernandez El?
Hernandez El has 577 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Marcos, TX. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hernandez El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hernandez El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Hernandez El?
61.9% of students at Hernandez El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hernandez El?
The largest demographic group at Hernandez El is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in San Marcos, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hernandez El?
Hernandez El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hernandez El rank among elementary schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, Hernandez El ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in San Marcos, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Marcos on the city page.
What other schools are in San Marcos Cisd?
Besides Hernandez El, San Marcos Cisd also operates San Marcos H S (2,371 students), Miller Middle (896 students), and Goodnight Middle (884 students). See the San Marcos Cisd district page for the complete list.