- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482410014031
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Hutto Ninth Grade Center held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 482410014031 · Hutto, TX High · MID · TRAD
808 enr · 13.9:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutto H S (2,313 students)
Hutto Ninth Grade Center held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hutto Ninth Grade Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hutto H S
Hutto H S
2,313 students
- Cottonwood Cre 925
Cottonwood Creek El
925 students
- Hutto El 820
Hutto El
820 students
- This school 808
Hutto Ninth Grade Center
808 students
- Benjamin Doc K 806
Benjamin Doc Kerley El
806 students
- Ray El 793
Ray El
793 students
What this shows Hutto Ninth Grade Center reports 808 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hutto Ninth Grade Center compares
Hutto Ninth Grade Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,516
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
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.
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
District finance for Hutto Isd reports $11,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~808 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 765 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
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 52/100 (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 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.
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.