- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conroe, TX
Hope El
Federal NCES profile for Hope El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481500013989
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope El earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #20 of 20
- schools in Conroe · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope El has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope El ranks #20 of 20 schools in Conroe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Hope El held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 481500013989 · Conroe, TX Other · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 18.6:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Hope El held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hope El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conroe H S
Conroe H S
5,252 students
- The Woodlands
The Woodlands H S
4,444 students
- Grand Oaks H S
Grand Oaks H S
3,836 students
- College Park H
College Park H S
3,313 students
- Caney Creek H
Caney Creek H S
2,783 students
- This school 764
Hope El
764 students
What this shows Hope El reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope El compares
Hope 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,349
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 764 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
White 26.7%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Hope El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Conroe Isd reports $10,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hope El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hope El
How many students attend Hope El?
Hope El has 764 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conroe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope El is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hope El?
74.8% of students at Hope El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope El?
The largest demographic group at Hope El is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Conroe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope El?
Hope El has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Hope El rank among schools in Conroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope El ranks #20 of 20 schools in Conroe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Hope El, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.