- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Desoto, TX
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)
Federal NCES profile for Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481686013373
👥 S:T ratio 87
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) ranks #1 of 6 schools in Desoto, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 481686013373 · Desoto, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 3.2:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 79
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto H S (1,936 students)
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto H S
Desoto H S
1,936 students
- Curtistene S M 643
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
643 students
- Katherine John 536
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
536 students
- Frank D Moates 468
Frank D Moates El
468 students
- Cockrell Hill 397
Cockrell Hill El
397 students
- This school 19
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)
19 students
What this shows Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) compares
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) 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 | 3.2:1 | ▼ 78% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
3.2:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,676
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
White 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Isd reports $13,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtistene S Mccowan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank D Moates El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cockrell Hill El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)
How many students attend Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)?
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) has 19 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Desoto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) is 3.2:1, which is 78% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 80% 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 Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)?
72.7% of students at Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)?
The largest demographic group at Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) is African American at 73.7% of enrollment, in Desoto, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)?
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) rank among schools in Desoto?
By Resource Investment Index, Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) ranks #1 of 6 schools in Desoto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Desoto on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Isd?
Besides Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep), Desoto Isd also operates Desoto H S (1,936 students), Curtistene S Mccowan Middle (643 students), and Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy (536 students). See the Desoto Isd district page for the complete list.