- Enrollment
- 3,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockwall, TX
Sherry and Paul Hamm El
Federal NCES profile for Sherry and Paul Hamm El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483765013788
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherry and Paul Hamm El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Rockwall · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherry and Paul Hamm El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherry and Paul Hamm El ranks #2 of 12 schools in Rockwall, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Sherry and Paul Hamm El grew from 651 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 483765013788 · Rockwall, TX Other · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 19:1 · 10.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students)
Sherry and Paul Hamm El grew from 651 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sherry and Paul Hamm El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockwall-Heath
Rockwall-Heath H S
3,072 students
- Rockwall H S
Rockwall H S
2,949 students
- Maurine Cain M 1,173
Maurine Cain Middle
1,173 students
- Herman E Utley 968
Herman E Utley Middle
968 students
- Linda Lyon El 886
Linda Lyon El
886 students
- This school 721
Sherry and Paul Hamm El
721 students
What this shows Sherry and Paul Hamm El reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherry and Paul Hamm El compares
Sherry and Paul Hamm 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 84% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
19:1
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.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,681
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 721 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 11.2%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Sherry and Paul Hamm El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockwall Isd reports $9,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherry and Paul Hamm El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall-Heath H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockwall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maurine Cain Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herman E Utley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linda Lyon El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherry and Paul Hamm El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,173
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherry and Paul Hamm El
How many students attend Sherry and Paul Hamm El?
Sherry and Paul Hamm El has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockwall, TX. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherry and Paul Hamm El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherry and Paul Hamm El is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherry and Paul Hamm El?
10.1% of students at Sherry and Paul Hamm El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherry and Paul Hamm El?
The largest demographic group at Sherry and Paul Hamm El is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Rockwall, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherry and Paul Hamm El?
Sherry and Paul Hamm 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 Sherry and Paul Hamm El rank among schools in Rockwall?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherry and Paul Hamm El ranks #2 of 12 schools in Rockwall, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockwall on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockwall Isd?
Besides Sherry and Paul Hamm El, Rockwall Isd also operates Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students), Rockwall H S (2,949 students), and Maurine Cain Middle (1,173 students). See the Rockwall Isd district page for the complete list.