Enrollment
808
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hutto, TX
Hutto Ninth Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for Hutto Ninth Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482410014031
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutto Ninth Grade Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Hutto · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hutto Ninth Grade Center has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hutto Ninth Grade Center ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Hutto, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hutto Ninth Grade Center compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hutto Ninth Grade Center
Hutto Ninth Grade Center is a mid-sized high school in Hutto, Texas, enrolling 808 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 808 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,022 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #97, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 186 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 808 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hutto Isd also operates Hutto H S (2,313 students) and Cottonwood Creek El (925 students) alongside Hutto Ninth Grade Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hutto Ninth Grade Center compares
Hutto Ninth Grade Center on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$11,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
White 25.5%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Hutto Ninth Grade Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hutto Isd, which includes Hutto Ninth Grade Center.
$11,282
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 30.1%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hutto Ninth Grade Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutto H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Creek El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutto El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Doc Kerley El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hutto Ninth Grade Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~808 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hutto Ninth Grade Center
How many students attend Hutto Ninth Grade Center?
Hutto Ninth Grade Center has 808 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hutto, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutto Ninth Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutto Ninth Grade Center is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Hutto Ninth Grade Center?
36.2% of students at Hutto Ninth Grade Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutto Ninth Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at Hutto Ninth Grade Center is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Hutto, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutto Ninth Grade Center?
Hutto Ninth Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hutto Ninth Grade Center rank among public schools in Hutto?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutto Ninth Grade Center ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Hutto, 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 Hutto on the city page.
Is Hutto Ninth Grade Center a good school?
Hutto Ninth Grade Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hutto Isd?
Besides Hutto Ninth Grade Center, Hutto Isd also operates Hutto H S (2,313 students), Cottonwood Creek El (925 students), and Hutto El (820 students). See the Hutto Isd district page for the complete list.
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