- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntington, TX
Huntington El
Federal NCES profile for Huntington El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482400002653
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntington El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntington El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Huntington, TX.
School address
District: Huntington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482400002653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Huntington El held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 482400002653 · Huntington, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 14.4:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntington H S (485 students)
Huntington El held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Huntington El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Huntington El
491 students
- Huntington H S
Huntington H S
485 students
- Huntington Mid
Huntington Middle
339 students
- Huntington Int
Huntington Int
237 students
- Pride Alter Sc 12
Pride Alter Sch
12 students
What this shows Huntington El reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntington El compares
Huntington 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$13,610
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
51
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Huntington El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntington Isd reports $13,610 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huntington El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pride Alter Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntington El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huntington El
How many students attend Huntington El?
Huntington El has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington El?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntington El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Huntington El?
63.1% of students at Huntington El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntington El?
The largest demographic group at Huntington El is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Huntington, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntington El?
Huntington El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Huntington El rank among public schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Huntington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Huntington on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntington Isd?
Besides Huntington El, Huntington Isd also operates Huntington H S (485 students), Huntington Middle (339 students), and Huntington Int (237 students). See the Huntington Isd district page for the complete list.