- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hutto, TX
Howard Norman El
Federal NCES profile for Howard Norman El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482410013207
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Norman El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Hutto · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard Norman El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Norman El ranks #4 of 7 schools in Hutto, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Howard Norman El held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 482410013207 · Hutto, TX Other · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 13.2:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutto H S (2,313 students)
Howard Norman El held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Howard Norman El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hutto H S
Hutto H S
2,313 students
- Cottonwood Cre 925
Cottonwood Creek El
925 students
- Hutto El 820
Hutto El
820 students
- Hutto Ninth Gr 808
Hutto Ninth Grade Center
808 students
- Benjamin Doc K 806
Benjamin Doc Kerley El
806 students
- This school 554
Howard Norman El
554 students
What this shows Howard Norman El reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard Norman El compares
Howard Norman 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$11,516
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 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
White 34.3%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Howard Norman El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hutto Isd reports $11,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard Norman El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutto H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Creek El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutto El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutto Ninth Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Doc Kerley El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard Norman El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard Norman El
How many students attend Howard Norman El?
Howard Norman El has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hutto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Norman El?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Norman El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Howard Norman El?
30.1% of students at Howard Norman El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Norman El?
The largest demographic group at Howard Norman El is Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment, in Hutto, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Norman El?
Howard Norman El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Howard Norman El rank among schools in Hutto?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Norman El ranks #4 of 7 schools in Hutto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hutto on the city page.
What other schools are in Hutto Isd?
Besides Howard Norman El, Hutto Isd also operates Hutto H S (2,313 students), Cottonwood Creek El (925 students), and Hutto El (820 students). See the Hutto Isd district page for the complete list.