Enrollment
680
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hewitt, TX
Park Hill El
Federal NCES profile for Park Hill El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483064014293
👥 S:T ratio 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Hill El earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Hewitt · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Hill El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Hill El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hewitt, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Hill El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Hill El
Park Hill El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hewitt, Texas, enrolling 680 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Texas schools and 29% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 680 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,083 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,065, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
The surrounding Midway Isd spends $9,736 per pupil, 29% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Midway Isd also operates Midway H S (2,687 students) and Midway Middle (1,112 students) alongside Park Hill El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Park Hill El compares
Park Hill El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,736
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
African American 11.0%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Park Hill El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midway Isd, which includes Park Hill El.
$9,736
Per student
-29%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 15.6%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Park Hill El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Bosque El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castleman Creek El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Hill El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Park Hill El
How many students attend Park Hill El?
Park Hill El has 680 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hewitt, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Hill El?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Hill El is 18.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Hill El?
34.9% of students at Park Hill El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Hill El?
The largest demographic group at Park Hill El is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Hewitt, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Hill El?
Park Hill El has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Park Hill El rank among schools in Hewitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Hill El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hewitt, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hewitt on the city page.
Is Park Hill El a good school?
Park Hill El earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Midway Isd?
Besides Park Hill El, Midway Isd also operates Midway H S (2,687 students), Midway Middle (1,112 students), and River Valley Middle (902 students). See the Midway Isd district page for the complete list.
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