- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Zelma Hutsell El
Federal NCES profile for Zelma Hutsell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517002814
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zelma Hutsell El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools.
- #18 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Zelma Hutsell El has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zelma Hutsell El ranks #18 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Zelma Hutsell El shrank from 855 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.4 → 66.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 482517002814 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 11.7:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Zelma Hutsell El shrank from 855 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 69.4 → 66.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Zelma Hutsell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school 804
Zelma Hutsell El
804 students
What this shows Zelma Hutsell El reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zelma Hutsell El compares
Zelma Hutsell El is a shrinking 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$11,284
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 804 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.0%
White 19.8%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Zelma Hutsell El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zelma Hutsell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zelma Hutsell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~804 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Zelma Hutsell El
How many students attend Zelma Hutsell El?
Zelma Hutsell El has 804 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 855 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zelma Hutsell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Zelma Hutsell El is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Zelma Hutsell El?
67.1% of students at Zelma Hutsell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zelma Hutsell El?
The largest demographic group at Zelma Hutsell El is Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment, in Katy, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zelma Hutsell El?
Zelma Hutsell El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Zelma Hutsell El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Zelma Hutsell El ranks #18 of 54 schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Zelma Hutsell El, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.