- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hondo, TX
Hondo H S
Federal NCES profile for Hondo H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482343002376
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hondo H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hondo · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hondo H S has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hondo H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hondo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Hondo H S held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 482343002376 · Hondo, TX High · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 11.8:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Meyer El (431 students)
Hondo H S held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hondo H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hondo H S
518 students
- Meyer El
Meyer El
431 students
- Mcdowell Middl
Mcdowell Middle
403 students
- Newell E Wooll
Newell E Woolls Int
375 students
What this shows Hondo H S reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hondo H S compares
Hondo H S 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$9,755
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 71.2%
White 26.8%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Hondo H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hondo Isd reports $9,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hondo H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meyer El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcdowell Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newell E Woolls Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hondo H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high 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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hondo H S
How many students attend Hondo H S?
Hondo H S has 518 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hondo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hondo H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hondo H S is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Hondo H S?
55.0% of students at Hondo H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hondo H S?
The largest demographic group at Hondo H S is Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment, in Hondo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hondo H S?
Hondo H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hondo H S rank among public schools in Hondo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hondo H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hondo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hondo Isd?
Besides Hondo H S, Hondo Isd also operates Meyer El (431 students), Mcdowell Middle (403 students), and Newell E Woolls Int (375 students). See the Hondo Isd district page for the complete list.