- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dalhart, TX
Dalhart El
Federal NCES profile for Dalhart El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481620001202
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dalhart El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dalhart · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dalhart El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dalhart El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dalhart, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Dalhart El shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 481620001202 · Dalhart, TX Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 17.4:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dalhart H S (481 students)
Dalhart El shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dalhart El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dalhart El
523 students
- Dalhart H S
Dalhart H S
481 students
- Dalhart Int
Dalhart Int
430 students
- Dalhart J H
Dalhart J H
412 students
What this shows Dalhart El reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dalhart El compares
Dalhart El 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,530
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.0%
White 20.5%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Dalhart El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dalhart Isd reports $10,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dalhart El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhart H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dalhart Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dalhart J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dalhart El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dalhart El
How many students attend Dalhart El?
Dalhart El has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dalhart, TX. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalhart El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalhart El is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dalhart El?
67.6% of students at Dalhart El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dalhart El?
The largest demographic group at Dalhart El is Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment, in Dalhart, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dalhart El?
Dalhart El 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 Dalhart El rank among public schools in Dalhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Dalhart El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dalhart, 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 Dalhart Isd?
Besides Dalhart El, Dalhart Isd also operates Dalhart H S (481 students), Dalhart Int (430 students), and Dalhart J H (412 students). See the Dalhart Isd district page for the complete list.