- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dekalb, TX
Dekalb El
Federal NCES profile for Dekalb El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481657001421
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dekalb El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dekalb · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dekalb El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dekalb, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Dekalb El grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 481657001421 · Dekalb, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 16.7:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Dekalb H S (277 students)
Dekalb El grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dekalb El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dekalb El
351 students
- Dekalb H S
Dekalb H S
277 students
- James L German
James L Germany Middle
270 students
What this shows Dekalb El reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dekalb El compares
Dekalb El 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,896
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Dekalb El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb Isd reports $11,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dekalb El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James L Germany Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dekalb El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dekalb El
How many students attend Dekalb El?
Dekalb El has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dekalb, TX. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb El is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dekalb El?
68.2% of students at Dekalb El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dekalb El?
The largest demographic group at Dekalb El is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Dekalb, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dekalb El?
Dekalb El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Dekalb El rank among public schools in Dekalb?
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dekalb, 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 Dekalb Isd?
Besides Dekalb El, Dekalb Isd also operates Dekalb H S (277 students) and James L Germany Middle (270 students). See the Dekalb Isd district page for the complete list.