- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Desert Hills El
Federal NCES profile for Desert Hills El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481443006525
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Hills El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #46 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Hills El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Hills El ranks #46 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Desert Hills El held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.7 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 481443006525 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
928 enr · 15.5:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon H S (1,469 students)
Desert Hills El held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.7 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Desert Hills El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon H S
Horizon H S
1,469 students
- Frank Macias E
Frank Macias El
975 students
- Wm David Surra
Wm David Surratt El
939 students
- This school
Desert Hills El
928 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View H S
775 students
- Clint H S
Clint H S
747 students
What this shows Desert Hills El reports 928 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Hills El compares
Desert Hills El 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 928 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
928
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$13,785
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.3%
White 3.8%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Desert Hills El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clint Isd reports $13,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Hills El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Macias El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wm David Surratt El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clint H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Hills El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~928 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Hills El
How many students attend Desert Hills El?
Desert Hills El has 928 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 907 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills El?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills El is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Hills El?
74.9% of students at Desert Hills El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Hills El?
The largest demographic group at Desert Hills El is Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Hills El?
Desert Hills El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Desert Hills El rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Hills El ranks #46 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Clint Isd?
Besides Desert Hills El, Clint Isd also operates Horizon H S (1,469 students), Frank Macias El (975 students), and Wm David Surratt El (939 students). See the Clint Isd district page for the complete list.