- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, TX
Irma Dru Hutchison El
Federal NCES profile for Irma Dru Hutchison El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482658010666
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irma Dru Hutchison El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 30
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Irma Dru Hutchison El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irma Dru Hutchison El ranks #5 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Irma Dru Hutchison El held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 482658010666 · Richmond, TX Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 15.1:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulshear H S (3,401 students)
Irma Dru Hutchison El held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Irma Dru Hutchison El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulshear H S
Fulshear H S
3,401 students
- Dean Leaman J
Dean Leaman J H School
2,888 students
- Foster H S
Foster H S
2,747 students
- George Ranch H
George Ranch H S
2,337 students
- Briscoe J H
Briscoe J H
2,003 students
- This school 543
Irma Dru Hutchison El
543 students
What this shows Irma Dru Hutchison El reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irma Dru Hutchison El compares
Irma Dru Hutchison 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$10,664
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Asian 22.7%
White 11.2%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Irma Dru Hutchison El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar Cisd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irma Dru Hutchison El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulshear H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dean Leaman J H School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briscoe J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irma Dru Hutchison El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,888
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,747
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irma Dru Hutchison El
How many students attend Irma Dru Hutchison El?
Irma Dru Hutchison El has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irma Dru Hutchison El?
The student-teacher ratio at Irma Dru Hutchison El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irma Dru Hutchison El?
49.8% of students at Irma Dru Hutchison El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irma Dru Hutchison El?
The largest demographic group at Irma Dru Hutchison El is Hispanic or Latino at 30.6% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irma Dru Hutchison El?
Irma Dru Hutchison El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Irma Dru Hutchison El rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Irma Dru Hutchison El ranks #5 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Lamar Cisd?
Besides Irma Dru Hutchison El, Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students), Dean Leaman J H School (2,888 students), and Foster H S (2,747 students). See the Lamar Cisd district page for the complete list.