- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hutto, TX
Ray El
Federal NCES profile for Ray El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482410011444
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ray El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Hutto · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ray El has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ray El ranks #3 of 7 schools in Hutto, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Ray El grew from 669 students in 2022-23 to 706 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 482410011444 · Hutto, TX Other · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 16.2:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutto H S (2,313 students)
Ray El grew from 669 students in 2022-23 to 706 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ray El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hutto H S
Hutto H S
2,313 students
- Cottonwood Cre 925
Cottonwood Creek El
925 students
- Hutto El 820
Hutto El
820 students
- Hutto Ninth Gr 808
Hutto Ninth Grade Center
808 students
- Benjamin Doc K 806
Benjamin Doc Kerley El
806 students
- This school 793
Ray El
793 students
What this shows Ray El reports 793 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ray El compares
Ray El is a growing 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$11,516
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 793 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
White 21.9%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Ray El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hutto Isd reports $11,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ray El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutto H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Creek El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutto El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hutto Ninth Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Doc Kerley El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ray El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- 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 (~793 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ray El
How many students attend Ray El?
Ray El has 793 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hutto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray El is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ray El?
40.7% of students at Ray El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ray El?
The largest demographic group at Ray El is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Hutto, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ray El?
Ray El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ray El rank among schools in Hutto?
By Resource Investment Index, Ray El ranks #3 of 7 schools in Hutto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hutto on the city page.
What other schools are in Hutto Isd?
Besides Ray El, Hutto Isd also operates Hutto H S (2,313 students), Cottonwood Creek El (925 students), and Hutto El (820 students). See the Hutto Isd district page for the complete list.