- Enrollment
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewisville, TX
Degan El
Federal NCES profile for Degan El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482730003067
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Degan El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 16
- schools in Lewisville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Degan El has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Degan El ranks #6 of 16 schools in Lewisville, TX.
School address
District: Lewisville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482730003067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Degan El shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 482730003067 · Lewisville, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 9.7:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewisville H S (4,001 students)
Degan El shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Degan El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewisville H S
Lewisville H S
4,001 students
- Hebron H S
Hebron H S
3,668 students
- Flower Mound H
Flower Mound H S
3,426 students
- Marcus H S
Marcus H S
2,998 students
- The Colony H S
The Colony H S
1,803 students
- This school 396
Degan El
396 students
What this shows Degan El reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Degan El compares
Degan 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,299
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
African American 25.0%
White 20.7%
Asian 13.6%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Degan El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewisville Isd reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Degan El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hebron H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flower Mound H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcus H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Colony H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Degan El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,668
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 3,426
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,998
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Degan El
How many students attend Degan El?
Degan El has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewisville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Degan El?
The student-teacher ratio at Degan El is 9.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Degan El?
63.7% of students at Degan El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Degan El?
The largest demographic group at Degan El is Hispanic or Latino at 32.1% of enrollment, in Lewisville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Degan El?
Degan El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Degan El rank among schools in Lewisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Degan El ranks #6 of 16 schools in Lewisville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lewisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewisville Isd?
Besides Degan El, Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students), Hebron H S (3,668 students), and Flower Mound H S (3,426 students). See the Lewisville Isd district page for the complete list.