- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dalhart, TX
Dalhart Int
Federal NCES profile for Dalhart Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481620006238
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dalhart Int earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dalhart · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dalhart Int has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dalhart Int ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dalhart, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Dalhart Int grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 481620006238 · Dalhart, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 23.9:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dalhart El (523 students)
Dalhart Int grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dalhart Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dalhart El
Dalhart El
523 students
- Dalhart H S
Dalhart H S
481 students
- This school
Dalhart Int
430 students
- Dalhart J H
Dalhart J H
412 students
What this shows Dalhart Int reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dalhart Int compares
Dalhart Int 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 63% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.3%
White 23.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Dalhart Int 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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhart El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dalhart H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dalhart J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dalhart Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dalhart Int
How many students attend Dalhart Int?
Dalhart Int has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dalhart, TX. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalhart Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalhart Int is 23.9:1, which is 63% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dalhart Int?
59.5% of students at Dalhart Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dalhart Int?
The largest demographic group at Dalhart Int is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Dalhart, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dalhart Int?
Dalhart Int has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Int rank among public schools in Dalhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Dalhart Int ranks #2 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 Int, Dalhart Isd also operates Dalhart El (523 students), Dalhart H S (481 students), and Dalhart J H (412 students). See the Dalhart Isd district page for the complete list.