- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dekalb, TX
Dekalb H S
Federal NCES profile for Dekalb H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481657001422
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dekalb H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Dekalb · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dekalb H S has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dekalb, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Dekalb H S held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 481657001422 · Dekalb, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 11.5:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dekalb El (351 students)
Dekalb H S held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dekalb H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dekalb El
Dekalb El
351 students
- This school
Dekalb H S
277 students
- James L German
James L Germany Middle
270 students
What this shows Dekalb H S reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dekalb H S compares
Dekalb H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Dekalb H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James L Germany Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dekalb H S'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 high 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dekalb H S
How many students attend Dekalb H S?
Dekalb H S has 277 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dekalb, TX. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb H S is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Dekalb H S?
65.8% of students at Dekalb H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dekalb H S?
The largest demographic group at Dekalb H S is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Dekalb, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dekalb H S?
Dekalb 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).
How does Dekalb H S rank among public schools in Dekalb?
By Resource Investment Index, Dekalb H S ranks #4 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 H S, Dekalb Isd also operates Dekalb El (351 students) and James L Germany Middle (270 students). See the Dekalb Isd district page for the complete list.