- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Daingerfield, TX
Daingerfield H S
Federal NCES profile for Daingerfield H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481618001196
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daingerfield H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Daingerfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Daingerfield H S has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daingerfield H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Daingerfield, TX.
School address
District: Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481618001196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Daingerfield H S grew from 297 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 481618001196 · Daingerfield, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 11.1:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West El (260 students)
Daingerfield H S grew from 297 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Daingerfield H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Daingerfield H S
343 students
- West El
West El
260 students
- South El
South El
216 students
- Daingerfield J
Daingerfield J H
207 students
What this shows Daingerfield H S reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daingerfield H S compares
Daingerfield H S is a growing 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$15,986
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 36.7%
White 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Daingerfield H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd reports $15,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daingerfield H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daingerfield J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daingerfield H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daingerfield H S
How many students attend Daingerfield H S?
Daingerfield H S has 343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Daingerfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daingerfield H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Daingerfield H S is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Daingerfield H S?
80.5% of students at Daingerfield H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daingerfield H S?
The largest demographic group at Daingerfield H S is African American at 36.7% of enrollment, in Daingerfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daingerfield H S?
Daingerfield H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Daingerfield H S rank among public schools in Daingerfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Daingerfield H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Daingerfield, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd?
Besides Daingerfield H S, Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd also operates West El (260 students), South El (216 students), and Daingerfield J H (207 students). See the Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd district page for the complete list.