- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Hill El
Federal NCES profile for Hill El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480894000321
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #35 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill El ranks #35 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Hill El held near 862 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 480894000321 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
811 enr · 15.6:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Hill El held near 862 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hill El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 811
Hill El
811 students
What this shows Hill El reports 811 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill El compares
Hill 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 77% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$12,950
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Hill El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~811 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hill El
How many students attend Hill El?
Hill El has 811 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 842 (2022-23) → 862 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill El is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hill El?
14.0% of students at Hill El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill El?
The largest demographic group at Hill El is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill El?
Hill El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hill El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill El ranks #35 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Hill El, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.