Enrollment
708
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How B Mcdaniel Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at B Mcdaniel Int
B Mcdaniel Int is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Denison, Texas, enrolling 708 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 708 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,336 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #732.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Denison Isd also operates Denison H S (1,351 students) and Henry Scott Middle (733 students) alongside B Mcdaniel Int.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How B Mcdaniel Int compares
B Mcdaniel Int on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denison Isd, which includes B Mcdaniel Int.
$11,945
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 35.9%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,351
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~708 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is B Mcdaniel Int a good school?
B Mcdaniel Int earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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