Enrollment
334
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hooks, TX
Hooks H S
Federal NCES profile for Hooks H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482349002382
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hooks H S earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hooks · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hooks H S has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hooks H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hooks, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hooks H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hooks H S
Hooks H S is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hooks, Texas, enrolling 334 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 725 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #54, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 111 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hooks Isd also operates Hooks El (323 students) and Hooks J H (257 students) alongside Hooks H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hooks H S compares
Hooks H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 41.7% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 72% | - | - |
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.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20.7%
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
$12,385
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Hooks H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hooks Isd, which includes Hooks H S.
$12,385
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 64.7%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hooks H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooks El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hooks J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hooks H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hooks H S
How many students attend Hooks H S?
Hooks H S has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hooks, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hooks H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hooks H S 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 Hooks H S?
41.7% of students at Hooks H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hooks H S?
The largest demographic group at Hooks H S is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Hooks, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hooks H S?
Hooks H S has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hooks H S rank among public schools in Hooks?
By Resource Investment Index, Hooks H S ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Hooks on the city page.
Is Hooks H S a good school?
Hooks H S earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hooks Isd?
Besides Hooks H S, Hooks Isd also operates Hooks El (323 students) and Hooks J H (257 students). See the Hooks Isd district page for the complete list.
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