- Enrollment
- 3,810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dickinson, TX
Hughes Road El
Federal NCES profile for Hughes Road El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481707006093
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hughes Road El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hughes Road El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Road El ranks #6 of 8 schools in Dickinson, TX.
School address
District: Dickinson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481707006093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-96 students YoY
Hughes Road El shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-96 students YoY 481707006093 · Dickinson, TX Other · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 13.3:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson H S (3,810 students)
Hughes Road El shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hughes Road El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickinson H S
Dickinson H S
3,810 students
- R D Mcadams J 891
R D Mcadams J H
891 students
- Eugene 'Gene' 877
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H
877 students
- Louis G Lobit 774
Louis G Lobit El
774 students
- Elva C Lobit M 669
Elva C Lobit Middle
669 students
- This school 585
Hughes Road El
585 students
What this shows Hughes Road El reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hughes Road El compares
Hughes Road El 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$12,124
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 585 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
White 28.2%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Hughes Road El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dickinson Isd reports $12,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hughes Road El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R D Mcadams J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis G Lobit El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elva C Lobit Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hughes Road El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- 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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hughes Road El
How many students attend Hughes Road El?
Hughes Road El has 585 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dickinson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), down 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughes Road El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughes Road El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Hughes Road El?
62.9% of students at Hughes Road El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hughes Road El?
The largest demographic group at Hughes Road El is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in Dickinson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hughes Road El?
Hughes Road El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Hughes Road El rank among schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Road El ranks #6 of 8 schools in Dickinson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dickinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickinson Isd?
Besides Hughes Road El, Dickinson Isd also operates Dickinson H S (3,810 students), R D Mcadams J H (891 students), and Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H (877 students). See the Dickinson Isd district page for the complete list.