- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stephenville, TX
Hook El
Federal NCES profile for Hook El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484152008554
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hook El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Stephenville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hook El has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hook El ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Stephenville, TX.
School address
District: Stephenville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484152008554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Hook El held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 484152008554 · Stephenville, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 11.5:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephenville H S (1,079 students)
Hook El held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hook El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stephenville H
Stephenville H S
1,079 students
- Gilbert Int
Gilbert Int
562 students
- Henderson J H
Henderson J H
544 students
- Chamberlin El
Chamberlin El
503 students
- This school
Hook El
485 students
- Central El 405
Central El
405 students
What this shows Hook El reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hook El compares
Hook 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$10,723
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 365 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
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Hook El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stephenville Isd reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hook El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henderson J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamberlin El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hook El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hook El
How many students attend Hook El?
Hook El has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stephenville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hook El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hook El is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Hook El?
51.1% of students at Hook El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hook El?
The largest demographic group at Hook El is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Stephenville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hook El?
Hook El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Hook El rank among elementary schools in Stephenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hook El ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Stephenville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stephenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Stephenville Isd?
Besides Hook El, Stephenville Isd also operates Stephenville H S (1,079 students), Gilbert Int (562 students), and Henderson J H (544 students). See the Stephenville Isd district page for the complete list.