- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hooks, TX
Hooks J H
Federal NCES profile for Hooks J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482349002383
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hooks J H earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hooks · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hooks J H has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hooks J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hooks, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Hooks J H shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 482349002383 · Hooks, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 10.3:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hooks H S (334 students)
Hooks J H shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hooks J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hooks H S
Hooks H S
334 students
- Hooks El
Hooks El
323 students
- This school
Hooks J H
257 students
What this shows Hooks J H reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hooks J H compares
Hooks J H is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Hooks J H 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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooks H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hooks El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hooks J H'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
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 (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hooks J H
How many students attend Hooks J H?
Hooks J H has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hooks, TX. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hooks J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Hooks J H is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 J H?
51.1% of students at Hooks J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hooks J H?
The largest demographic group at Hooks J H is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Hooks, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hooks J H?
Hooks J H has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Hooks?
By Resource Investment Index, Hooks J H ranks #2 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 J H, Hooks Isd also operates Hooks H S (334 students) and Hooks El (323 students). See the Hooks Isd district page for the complete list.