- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dawson, TX
Dawson H S
Federal NCES profile for Dawson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481638001397
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dawson H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 628
- students enrolled
Dawson H S has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+316 students YoY
Dawson H S grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (+119.2%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+316 students YoY 481638001397 · Dawson, TX Other · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 26.2:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dawson El (281 students)
Dawson H S grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (+119.2%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Dawson H S compares
Dawson 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 78% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$15,302
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Dawson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dawson Isd reports $15,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dawson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dawson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~628 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dawson H S
How many students attend Dawson H S?
Dawson H S has 628 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dawson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), up 316.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawson H S is 26.2:1, which is 78% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dawson H S?
59.6% of students at Dawson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dawson H S?
The largest demographic group at Dawson H S is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Dawson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawson H S?
Dawson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dawson Isd?
Besides Dawson H S, Dawson Isd also operates Dawson El (281 students). See the Dawson Isd district page for the complete list.