- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Donna, TX
Daniel Singleterry Sr
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Singleterry Sr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481739009540
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Singleterry Sr earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Donna · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Singleterry Sr has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Singleterry Sr ranks #11 of 13 schools in Donna, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Daniel Singleterry Sr shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 481739009540 · Donna, TX Other · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 18.1:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Donna H S (1,992 students)
Daniel Singleterry Sr shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Daniel Singleterry Sr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Donna H S
Donna H S
1,992 students
- Donna North H
Donna North H S
1,974 students
- Veterans Middl
Veterans Middle
866 students
- Maria Alicia P 688
Maria Alicia P Munoz El
688 students
- W a Todd Middl 670
W a Todd Middle
670 students
- This school 560
Daniel Singleterry Sr
560 students
What this shows Daniel Singleterry Sr reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Singleterry Sr compares
Daniel Singleterry Sr 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.8%
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
$15,197
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 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.5%
White 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, Daniel Singleterry Sr is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Donna Isd reports $15,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel Singleterry Sr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donna H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donna North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maria Alicia P Munoz El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W a Todd Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Singleterry Sr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Singleterry Sr
How many students attend Daniel Singleterry Sr?
Daniel Singleterry Sr has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Donna, TX. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Singleterry Sr?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Singleterry Sr is 18.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel Singleterry Sr?
97.8% of students at Daniel Singleterry Sr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Singleterry Sr?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Singleterry Sr is Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment, in Donna, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Singleterry Sr?
Daniel Singleterry Sr has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Daniel Singleterry Sr rank among schools in Donna?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Singleterry Sr ranks #11 of 13 schools in Donna, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Donna on the city page.
What other schools are in Donna Isd?
Besides Daniel Singleterry Sr, Donna Isd also operates Donna H S (1,992 students), Donna North H S (1,974 students), and Veterans Middle (866 students). See the Donna Isd district page for the complete list.