- Enrollment
- 3,753
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mckinney, TX
Jim and Betty Hughes El
Federal NCES profile for Jim and Betty Hughes El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483600013232
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jim and Betty Hughes El earns 47/100 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 11
- schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jim and Betty Hughes El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jim and Betty Hughes El ranks #5 of 11 schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Jim and Betty Hughes El held near 854 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 57.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 483600013232 · Mckinney, TX Other · MID · TRAD
839 enr · 15:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Prosper H S (3,753 students)
Jim and Betty Hughes El held near 854 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 57.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jim and Betty Hughes El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prosper H S
Prosper H S
3,753 students
- Rock Hill H S
Rock Hill H S
2,442 students
- Reynolds Middl
Reynolds Middle
1,762 students
- William Rushin
William Rushing Middle
1,691 students
- Lorene Rogers
Lorene Rogers Middle
1,633 students
- This school 839
Jim and Betty Hughes El
839 students
What this shows Jim and Betty Hughes El reports 839 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jim and Betty Hughes El compares
Jim and Betty Hughes 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 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 86% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 839 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 53.2%
White 20.3%
African American 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: Asian at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Jim and Betty Hughes El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prosper Isd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jim and Betty Hughes El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Hill H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Rushing Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lorene Rogers Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jim and Betty Hughes El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- 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 (~839 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jim and Betty Hughes El
How many students attend Jim and Betty Hughes El?
Jim and Betty Hughes El has 839 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 819 (2022-23) → 854 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim and Betty Hughes El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim and Betty Hughes El is 15:1, which is 2% 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 Jim and Betty Hughes El?
8.9% of students at Jim and Betty Hughes El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jim and Betty Hughes El?
The largest demographic group at Jim and Betty Hughes El is Asian at 53.2% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim and Betty Hughes El?
Jim and Betty Hughes El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Jim and Betty Hughes El rank among schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Jim and Betty Hughes El ranks #5 of 11 schools in Mckinney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mckinney on the city page.
What other schools are in Prosper Isd?
Besides Jim and Betty Hughes El, Prosper Isd also operates Prosper H S (3,753 students), Rock Hill H S (2,442 students), and Reynolds Middle (1,762 students). See the Prosper Isd district page for the complete list.