- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denton, TX
Hodge El
Federal NCES profile for Hodge El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481674006394
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hodge El earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 20
- schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hodge El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hodge El ranks #3 of 20 schools in Denton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hodge El held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 481674006394 · Denton, TX Other · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 12:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Hodge El held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hodge El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- This school 660
Hodge El
660 students
What this shows Hodge El reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hodge El compares
Hodge 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$11,484
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
White 13.2%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Hodge El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hodge El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hodge El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hodge El
How many students attend Hodge El?
Hodge El has 660 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hodge El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hodge El is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Hodge El?
72.1% of students at Hodge El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hodge El?
The largest demographic group at Hodge El is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Denton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hodge El?
Hodge El has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Hodge El rank among schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hodge El ranks #3 of 20 schools in Denton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denton on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Hodge El, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.