- Enrollment
- 1,351
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denison, TX
B Mcdaniel Int
Federal NCES profile for B Mcdaniel Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481671013045
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B Mcdaniel Int earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Denison · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
B Mcdaniel Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B Mcdaniel Int ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Denison, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
B Mcdaniel Int held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 55.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 481671013045 · Denison, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 13.4:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Denison H S (1,351 students)
B Mcdaniel Int held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 55.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
B Mcdaniel Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denison H S
Denison H S
1,351 students
- Henry Scott Mi
Henry Scott Middle
733 students
- This school
B Mcdaniel Int
708 students
- Mayes El 508
Mayes El
508 students
- Hyde Park El 502
Hyde Park El
502 students
- Terrell El 432
Terrell El
432 students
What this shows B Mcdaniel Int reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How B Mcdaniel Int compares
B Mcdaniel Int 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$12,622
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, B Mcdaniel Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denison Isd reports $12,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B Mcdaniel Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denison H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Scott Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayes El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hyde Park El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terrell El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B Mcdaniel Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about B Mcdaniel Int
How many students attend B Mcdaniel Int?
B Mcdaniel Int has 708 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denison, TX. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at B Mcdaniel Int?
The student-teacher ratio at B Mcdaniel Int is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 B Mcdaniel Int?
50.9% of students at B Mcdaniel Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B Mcdaniel Int?
The largest demographic group at B Mcdaniel Int is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Denison, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B Mcdaniel Int?
B Mcdaniel Int has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 B Mcdaniel Int rank among public schools in Denison?
By Resource Investment Index, B Mcdaniel Int ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Denison, 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 Denison on the city page.
What other schools are in Denison Isd?
Besides B Mcdaniel Int, Denison Isd also operates Denison H S (1,351 students), Henry Scott Middle (733 students), and Mayes El (508 students). See the Denison Isd district page for the complete list.