- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
J M Hanks H S
Federal NCES profile for J M Hanks H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484668005323
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J M Hanks H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #24 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
J M Hanks H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J M Hanks H S ranks #24 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
J M Hanks H S held near 1,387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-67 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 97.0 → 95.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-67 students YoY 484668005323 · El Paso, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,364 enr · 14.1:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastwood H S (2,295 students)
J M Hanks H S held near 1,387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-67 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 97.0 → 95.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
J M Hanks H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastwood H S
Eastwood H S
2,295 students
- Bel Air H S
Bel Air H S
1,866 students
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
1,798 students
- Parkland H S
Parkland H S
1,565 students
- This school
J M Hanks H S
1,364 students
- Eastwood Middl
Eastwood Middle
1,280 students
What this shows J M Hanks H S reports 1,364 students on the CCD universe file.
How J M Hanks H S compares
J M Hanks H S 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,364 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,364
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$14,175
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.8%
White 3.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, J M Hanks H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ysleta Isd reports $14,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J M Hanks H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Valle H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkland H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J M Hanks H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,364 students)
Frequently asked questions about J M Hanks H S
How many students attend J M Hanks H S?
J M Hanks H S has 1,364 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,454 (2022-23) → 1,387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-67).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J M Hanks H S?
The student-teacher ratio at J M Hanks H S is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 J M Hanks H S?
53.7% of students at J M Hanks H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J M Hanks H S?
The largest demographic group at J M Hanks H S is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J M Hanks H S?
J M Hanks H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 M Hanks H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, J M Hanks H S ranks #24 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Ysleta Isd?
Besides J M Hanks H S, Ysleta Isd also operates Eastwood H S (2,295 students), Bel Air H S (1,866 students), and Del Valle H S (1,798 students). See the Ysleta Isd district page for the complete list.