- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murphy, TX
Martha Hunt El
Federal NCES profile for Martha Hunt El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483510010509
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martha Hunt El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Murphy · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Martha Hunt El has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Hunt El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Murphy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Martha Hunt El shrank from 577 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 483510010509 · Murphy, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 12.3:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Martha Hunt El shrank from 577 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Martha Hunt El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 491
Martha Hunt El
491 students
What this shows Martha Hunt El reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martha Hunt El compares
Martha Hunt El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 82% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,384
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.7%
Asian 36.5%
African American 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Martha Hunt El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martha Hunt El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martha Hunt El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martha Hunt El
How many students attend Martha Hunt El?
Martha Hunt El has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murphy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Hunt El?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Hunt El is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Martha Hunt El?
11.1% of students at Martha Hunt El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha Hunt El?
The largest demographic group at Martha Hunt El is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Murphy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha Hunt El?
Martha Hunt El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Martha Hunt El rank among public schools in Murphy?
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Hunt El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Murphy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Martha Hunt El, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.