- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
J H Hines El
Federal NCES profile for J H Hines El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484428005039Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J H Hines El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools.
- #31 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
J H Hines El has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J H Hines El ranks #31 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
J H Hines El held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 484428005039 · Waco, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
379 enr · 16.5:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Waco H S (1,885 students)
J H Hines El held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
J H Hines El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waco H S
Waco H S
1,885 students
- University H S
University H S
1,752 students
- Tennyson Middl
Tennyson Middle
963 students
- Bell's Hill El
Bell's Hill El
786 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle
786 students
- This school 379
J H Hines El
379 students
What this shows J H Hines El reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How J H Hines El compares
J H Hines 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$14,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 5.3%
White 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, J H Hines El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waco Isd reports $14,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J H Hines El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tennyson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell's Hill El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J H Hines El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about J H Hines El
How many students attend J H Hines El?
J H Hines El has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J H Hines El?
The student-teacher ratio at J H Hines El is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J H Hines El?
97.0% of students at J H Hines El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J H Hines El?
The largest demographic group at J H Hines El is African American at 69.1% of enrollment, in Waco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J H Hines El?
J H Hines El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 J H Hines El rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, J H Hines El ranks #31 of 32 schools in Waco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in Waco Isd?
Besides J H Hines El, Waco Isd also operates Waco H S (1,885 students), University H S (1,752 students), and Tennyson Middle (963 students). See the Waco Isd district page for the complete list.