- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kyle, TX
Science Hall El
Federal NCES profile for Science Hall El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480001010807
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Science Hall El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Kyle · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Science Hall El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Science Hall El ranks #3 of 7 schools in Kyle, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Science Hall El grew from 591 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 480001010807 · Kyle, TX Other · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 15.5:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
Science Hall El grew from 591 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Science Hall El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- This school 667
Science Hall El
667 students
What this shows Science Hall El reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Science Hall El compares
Science Hall 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,289
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 667 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.5%
White 9.4%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Science Hall El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Science Hall El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Science Hall El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Science Hall El
How many students attend Science Hall El?
Science Hall El has 667 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kyle, TX. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Science Hall El?
The student-teacher ratio at Science Hall El is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Science Hall El?
67.2% of students at Science Hall El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Science Hall El?
The largest demographic group at Science Hall El is Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment, in Kyle, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Science Hall El?
Science Hall El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Science Hall El rank among schools in Kyle?
By Resource Investment Index, Science Hall El ranks #3 of 7 schools in Kyle, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kyle on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Science Hall El, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), and Lehman H S (2,128 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.