Enrollment
537
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Diana, TX
Robert F Hunt El
Federal NCES profile for Robert F Hunt El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483246012169
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert F Hunt El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Diana · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert F Hunt El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F Hunt El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Diana, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert F Hunt El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert F Hunt El
Robert F Hunt El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Diana, Texas, enrolling 537 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 537 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,013 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #466.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 537 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding New Diana Isd spends $10,426 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
New Diana Isd also operates New Diana H S (330 students) and New Diana Middle (269 students) alongside Robert F Hunt 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 Robert F Hunt El compares
Robert F Hunt 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$10,426
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Robert F Hunt El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Diana Isd, which includes Robert F Hunt El.
$10,426
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.8%
State 64.2%
Federal 14.9%
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 Robert F Hunt El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Diana H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Diana Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert F Hunt El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~537 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Robert F Hunt El
How many students attend Robert F Hunt El?
Robert F Hunt El has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Diana, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert F Hunt El?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert F Hunt El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Robert F Hunt El?
37.8% of students at Robert F Hunt El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert F Hunt El?
The largest demographic group at Robert F Hunt El is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Diana, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert F Hunt El?
Robert F Hunt El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert F Hunt El rank among public schools in Diana?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F Hunt El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Diana, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Diana on the city page.
Is Robert F Hunt El a good school?
Robert F Hunt El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 New Diana Isd?
Besides Robert F Hunt El, New Diana Isd also operates New Diana H S (330 students) and New Diana Middle (269 students). See the New Diana Isd district page for the complete list.
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