- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hooks, TX
Hooks El
Federal NCES profile for Hooks El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482349002381
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hooks El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hooks · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hooks El has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hooks El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hooks, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hooks El held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 482349002381 · Hooks, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 17.9:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hooks H S (334 students)
Hooks El held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hooks El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hooks H S
Hooks H S
334 students
- This school
Hooks El
323 students
- Hooks J H
Hooks J H
257 students
What this shows Hooks El reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hooks El compares
Hooks 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,298
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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Hooks El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hooks Isd reports $12,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hooks El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooks H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hooks J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hooks El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hooks El
How many students attend Hooks El?
Hooks El has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hooks, TX. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hooks El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hooks El is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hooks El?
56.8% of students at Hooks El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hooks El?
The largest demographic group at Hooks El is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Hooks, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hooks El?
Hooks El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Hooks El rank among public schools in Hooks?
By Resource Investment Index, Hooks El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hooks, 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 Hooks Isd?
Besides Hooks El, Hooks Isd also operates Hooks H S (334 students) and Hooks J H (257 students). See the Hooks Isd district page for the complete list.