- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plano, TX
Hughston El
Federal NCES profile for Hughston El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483510003964
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hughston El earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 21
- schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hughston El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hughston El ranks #5 of 21 schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Hughston El grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 483510003964 · Plano, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 13.1:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Hughston El grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hughston El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 379
Hughston El
379 students
What this shows Hughston El reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hughston El compares
Hughston El is a growing 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,384
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Hughston El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hughston El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hughston El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hughston El
How many students attend Hughston El?
Hughston El has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughston El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughston El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Hughston El?
16.4% of students at Hughston El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hughston El?
The largest demographic group at Hughston El is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hughston El?
Hughston El has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Hughston El rank among schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Hughston El ranks #5 of 21 schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Hughston El, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.