- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highlands, TX
Hopper Pri
Federal NCES profile for Hopper Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482115005479
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopper Pri earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Highlands · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopper Pri has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopper Pri ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Highlands, TX.
School address
District: Goose Creek Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482115005479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Hopper Pri shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 482115005479 · Highlands, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 10.4:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students)
Hopper Pri shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hopper Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goose Creek Me
Goose Creek Memorial
2,335 students
- Sterling H S
Sterling H S
2,150 students
- Lee H S
Lee H S
1,747 students
- E F Green Juni
E F Green Junior School
1,095 students
- Gentry J H
Gentry J H
1,013 students
- This school 239
Hopper Pri
239 students
What this shows Hopper Pri reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopper Pri compares
Hopper Pri 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% 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
36.0%
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
$12,521
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.9%
White 22.2%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Hopper Pri is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goose Creek Cisd reports $12,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopper Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Memorial | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterling H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E F Green Junior School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gentry J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopper Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopper Pri
How many students attend Hopper Pri?
Hopper Pri has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highlands, TX. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopper Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopper Pri is 10.4:1, which is 29% 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 Hopper Pri?
75.6% of students at Hopper Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopper Pri?
The largest demographic group at Hopper Pri is Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment, in Highlands, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopper Pri?
Hopper Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Hopper Pri rank among public schools in Highlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopper Pri ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Highlands, 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 Goose Creek Cisd?
Besides Hopper Pri, Goose Creek Cisd also operates Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students), Sterling H S (2,150 students), and Lee H S (1,747 students). See the Goose Creek Cisd district page for the complete list.