Enrollment
96
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abilene, TX
Daep
Federal NCES profile for Daep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480744007449
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daep earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 19
- schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Daep has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daep ranks #5 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daep compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daep
Daep is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Abilene, Texas, enrolling 96 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Texas schools and 31% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Texas schools, with 96 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 195 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #74.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 96 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 45 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 96 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students) and Cooper H S (1,570 students) alongside Daep.
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 Daep compares
Daep on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,671
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 96 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
African American 26.0%
White 15.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Daep is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Abilene Isd, which includes Daep.
$11,671
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 40.5%
Federal 27.2%
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 Daep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daep's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other 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 (~96 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Daep
How many students attend Daep?
Daep has 96 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Abilene, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daep?
The student-teacher ratio at Daep is 19.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daep?
83.0% of students at Daep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daep?
The largest demographic group at Daep is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daep?
Daep has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daep rank among schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Daep ranks #5 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abilene on the city page.
Is Daep a good school?
Daep earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Abilene Isd?
Besides Daep, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.
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