- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Braunfels, TX
Hoffmann Lane El
Federal NCES profile for Hoffmann Lane El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481473009179
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoffmann Lane El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 14
- schools in New Braunfels · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoffmann Lane El has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoffmann Lane El ranks #6 of 14 schools in New Braunfels, TX.
School address
NCES ID 481473009179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Hoffmann Lane El held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 481473009179 · New Braunfels, TX Other · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 16.4:1 · 8.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Hoffmann Lane El held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hoffmann Lane El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- This school 705
Hoffmann Lane El
705 students
What this shows Hoffmann Lane El reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoffmann Lane El compares
Hoffmann Lane 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 86% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,736
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 705 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Hoffmann Lane El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoffmann Lane El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoffmann Lane El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoffmann Lane El
How many students attend Hoffmann Lane El?
Hoffmann Lane El has 705 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Braunfels, TX. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoffmann Lane El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoffmann Lane El is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoffmann Lane El?
8.5% of students at Hoffmann Lane El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoffmann Lane El?
The largest demographic group at Hoffmann Lane El is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in New Braunfels, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoffmann Lane El?
Hoffmann Lane El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hoffmann Lane El rank among schools in New Braunfels?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoffmann Lane El ranks #6 of 14 schools in New Braunfels, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Braunfels on the city page.
What other schools are in Comal Isd?
Besides Hoffmann Lane El, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.