Enrollment
1,442
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Hornedo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hornedo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481830005741
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hornedo Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #22 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hornedo Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hornedo Middle ranks #22 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hornedo Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle is a large middle school in El Paso, Texas, enrolling 1,442 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 63% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,442 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 331 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #229.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.4% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students) and Coronado H S (2,576 students) alongside Hornedo Middle.
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 Hornedo Middle compares
Hornedo Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 63% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,442 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,442
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,216
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 77.0%
White 13.8%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Hornedo Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Paso Isd, which includes Hornedo Middle.
$12,216
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 44.1%
Federal 22.4%
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 Hornedo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Haskins Pk-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hornedo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle 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 (~1,442 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hornedo Middle
How many students attend Hornedo Middle?
Hornedo Middle has 1,442 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hornedo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hornedo Middle is 24:1, which is 63% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hornedo Middle?
33.3% of students at Hornedo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hornedo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hornedo Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hornedo Middle?
Hornedo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Hornedo Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Hornedo Middle ranks #22 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in El Paso on the city page.
Is Hornedo Middle a good school?
Hornedo Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 El Paso Isd?
Besides Hornedo Middle, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.
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