- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Temple, TX
High Point El
Federal NCES profile for High Point El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480986012898
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Point El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
High Point El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Point El ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Temple, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
High Point El held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 480986012898 · Temple, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 13.7:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Belton H S (2,300 students)
High Point El held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
High Point El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Belton H
Lake Belton H S
2,300 students
- Belton H S
Belton H S
1,763 students
- North Belton M
North Belton Middle
979 students
- Lake Belton Mi 803
Lake Belton Middle
803 students
- Chisholm Trail 766
Chisholm Trail El
766 students
- This school 563
High Point El
563 students
What this shows High Point El reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Point El compares
High Point 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$11,135
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, High Point El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belton Isd reports $11,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High Point El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Belton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Belton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Belton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Point El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about High Point El
How many students attend High Point El?
High Point El has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Temple, TX. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point El?
The student-teacher ratio at High Point El is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 High Point El?
34.4% of students at High Point El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Point El?
The largest demographic group at High Point El is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Temple, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Point El?
High Point El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 High Point El rank among elementary schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, High Point El ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Temple, 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 Temple on the city page.
What other schools are in Belton Isd?
Besides High Point El, Belton Isd also operates Lake Belton H S (2,300 students), Belton H S (1,763 students), and North Belton Middle (979 students). See the Belton Isd district page for the complete list.