- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Campo, TX
Hutchins El
Federal NCES profile for Hutchins El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481828001656
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutchins El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in El Campo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hutchins El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchins El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in El Campo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Hutchins El held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 481828001656 · El Campo, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 15.8:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: El Campo H S (1,002 students)
Hutchins El held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hutchins El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Campo H S
El Campo H S
1,002 students
- El Campo Middl
El Campo Middle
707 students
- This school
Hutchins El
678 students
- Northside El
Northside El
471 students
- Myatt El
Myatt El
421 students
What this shows Hutchins El reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hutchins El compares
Hutchins 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$13,351
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 678 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.8%
White 19.6%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Hutchins El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Campo Isd reports $13,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hutchins El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Campo H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Campo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myatt El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hutchins El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hutchins El
How many students attend Hutchins El?
Hutchins El has 678 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Campo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchins El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchins El is 15.8:1, which is 7% 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 Hutchins El?
70.9% of students at Hutchins El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutchins El?
The largest demographic group at Hutchins El is Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment, in El Campo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutchins El?
Hutchins El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Hutchins El rank among public schools in El Campo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchins El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in El Campo, 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 El Campo on the city page.
What other schools are in El Campo Isd?
Besides Hutchins El, El Campo Isd also operates El Campo H S (1,002 students), El Campo Middle (707 students), and Northside El (471 students). See the El Campo Isd district page for the complete list.