Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hemphill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hemphill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hemphill Elementary School's student population of 615 students has grown by 124% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hemphill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hemphill Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3786 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hemphill Elementary School's ranking?
Hemphill Elementary School is ranked #3786 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hemphill Elementary School?
615 students attend Hemphill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hemphill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hemphill Elementary School?
Hemphill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hemphill Elementary School offer ?
Hemphill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hemphill Elementary School part of?
Hemphill Elementary School is part of Hays CISD School District.
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