- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keller, TX
Hidden Lakes El
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Lakes El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482526008918
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidden Lakes El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Keller · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidden Lakes El has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Lakes El ranks #2 of 12 schools in Keller, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Hidden Lakes El shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 482526008918 · Keller, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 11.3:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Hidden Lakes El shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hidden Lakes El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- This school 396
Hidden Lakes El
396 students
What this shows Hidden Lakes El reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidden Lakes El compares
Hidden Lakes El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 88% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,925
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 9.1%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Hidden Lakes El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hidden Lakes El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidden Lakes El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hidden Lakes El
How many students attend Hidden Lakes El?
Hidden Lakes El has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keller, TX. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Lakes El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Lakes El is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 Hidden Lakes El?
7.5% of students at Hidden Lakes El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidden Lakes El?
The largest demographic group at Hidden Lakes El is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Keller, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Lakes El?
Hidden Lakes El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Hidden Lakes El rank among schools in Keller?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Lakes El ranks #2 of 12 schools in Keller, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Keller on the city page.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides Hidden Lakes El, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.