- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hitchcock, TX
Stewart El
Federal NCES profile for Stewart El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482331002369
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewart El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Hitchcock · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stewart El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart El ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hitchcock, TX.
School address
District: Hitchcock Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482331002369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Stewart El held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 482331002369 · Hitchcock, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 15.4:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hitchcock H S (585 students)
Stewart El held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stewart El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hitchcock H S
Hitchcock H S
585 students
- Hitchcock Pri
Hitchcock Pri
485 students
- Crosby Middle
Crosby Middle
406 students
- This school
Stewart El
355 students
- Hitchcock Head 181
Hitchcock Headstart
181 students
What this shows Stewart El reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stewart El compares
Stewart El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$14,304
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
African American 36.3%
White 21.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Stewart El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hitchcock Isd reports $14,304 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stewart El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hitchcock Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crosby Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hitchcock Headstart | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Stewart El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stewart El
How many students attend Stewart El?
Stewart El has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hitchcock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart El?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stewart El?
86.1% of students at Stewart El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewart El?
The largest demographic group at Stewart El is Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment, in Hitchcock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewart El?
Stewart El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Stewart El rank among public schools in Hitchcock?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart El ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hitchcock, 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 Hitchcock on the city page.
What other schools are in Hitchcock Isd?
Besides Stewart El, Hitchcock Isd also operates Hitchcock H S (585 students), Hitchcock Pri (485 students), and Crosby Middle (406 students). See the Hitchcock Isd district page for the complete list.