- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K
Federal NCES profile for Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480771007621
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #422 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K ranks #422 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 480771007621 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 19.3:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 578
Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K
578 students
What this shows Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K compares
Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$13,268
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.0%
African American 3.3%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K
How many students attend Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K?
Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K is 19.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K?
91.4% of students at Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K?
The largest demographic group at Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K is Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K?
Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K ranks #422 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.