- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hughes Springs, TX
Hughes Springs El
Federal NCES profile for Hughes Springs El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482385002636
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hughes Springs El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hughes Springs · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hughes Springs El has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Springs El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hughes Springs, TX.
School address
District: Hughes Springs Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482385002636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Hughes Springs El held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 482385002636 · Hughes Springs, TX Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 11.5:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Hughes Springs H S (327 students)
Hughes Springs El held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hughes Springs El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hughes Springs El
531 students
- Hughes Springs
Hughes Springs H S
327 students
- Hughes Springs
Hughes Springs J H
232 students
What this shows Hughes Springs El reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hughes Springs El compares
Hughes Springs 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$12,733
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Hughes Springs El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hughes Springs Isd reports $12,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hughes Springs El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes Springs H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hughes Springs J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hughes Springs El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hughes Springs El
How many students attend Hughes Springs El?
Hughes Springs El has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hughes Springs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughes Springs El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughes Springs El is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Springs El?
63.9% of students at Hughes Springs El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hughes Springs El?
The largest demographic group at Hughes Springs El is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Hughes Springs, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hughes Springs El?
Hughes Springs El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hughes Springs El rank among public schools in Hughes Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Springs El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hughes Springs, 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 Hughes Springs Isd?
Besides Hughes Springs El, Hughes Springs Isd also operates Hughes Springs H S (327 students) and Hughes Springs J H (232 students). See the Hughes Springs Isd district page for the complete list.