- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pharr, TX
Buell Central Daep
Federal NCES profile for Buell Central Daep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483486012654
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buell Central Daep earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 25
- schools in Pharr · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Buell Central Daep has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buell Central Daep ranks #1 of 25 schools in Pharr, TX.
School address
District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483486012654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Buell Central Daep shrank from 121 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-24.0%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 483486012654 · Pharr, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 7.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Psja Early College H S (2,300 students)
Buell Central Daep shrank from 121 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-24.0%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Buell Central Daep in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Psja Early Col
Psja Early College H S
2,300 students
- Psja North Ear
Psja North Early College H S
2,166 students
- Psja Memorial
Psja Memorial Early College H S
1,997 students
- Psja Southwest
Psja Southwest Early College H S
1,588 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson Middle
1,006 students
- This school 117
Buell Central Daep
117 students
What this shows Buell Central Daep reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buell Central Daep compares
Buell Central Daep 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 47% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, Buell Central Daep is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd reports $14,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buell Central Daep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psja Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Psja North Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Psja Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Psja Southwest Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buell Central Daep's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Buell Central Daep
How many students attend Buell Central Daep?
Buell Central Daep has 117 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pharr, TX. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buell Central Daep?
The student-teacher ratio at Buell Central Daep is 7.8:1, which is 47% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 50% 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 Buell Central Daep?
100.0% of students at Buell Central Daep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buell Central Daep?
The largest demographic group at Buell Central Daep is Hispanic or Latino at 99.1% of enrollment, in Pharr, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buell Central Daep?
Buell Central Daep has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 Buell Central Daep rank among schools in Pharr?
By Resource Investment Index, Buell Central Daep ranks #1 of 25 schools in Pharr, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pharr on the city page.
What other schools are in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd?
Besides Buell Central Daep, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd also operates Psja Early College H S (2,300 students), Psja North Early College H S (2,166 students), and Psja Memorial Early College H S (1,997 students). See the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd district page for the complete list.