- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Hueco El
Federal NCES profile for Hueco El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484071005923
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hueco El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #70 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hueco El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hueco El ranks #70 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Hueco El held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 484071005923 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 15.9:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Hueco El held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hueco El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 573
Hueco El
573 students
What this shows Hueco El reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hueco El compares
Hueco 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$11,574
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 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.7%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Hueco El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hueco El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hueco El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hueco El
How many students attend Hueco El?
Hueco El has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hueco El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hueco El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hueco El?
87.8% of students at Hueco El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hueco El?
The largest demographic group at Hueco El is Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hueco El?
Hueco El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Hueco El rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Hueco El ranks #70 of 129 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 schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides Hueco El, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.