- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Dessau El
Federal NCES profile for Dessau El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483483006463
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dessau El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #127 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dessau El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dessau El ranks #127 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Pflugerville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483483006463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Dessau El held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 483483006463 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 13.2:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hendrickson H S (2,128 students)
Dessau El held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dessau El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hendrickson H
Hendrickson H S
2,128 students
- Weiss H S
Weiss H S
1,985 students
- John B Connall
John B Connally H S
1,974 students
- Pflugerville H
Pflugerville H S
1,794 students
- Kelly Lane Mid
Kelly Lane Middle
910 students
- This school 554
Dessau El
554 students
What this shows Dessau El reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dessau El compares
Dessau 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$11,528
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
African American 13.0%
White 7.2%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Dessau El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pflugerville Isd reports $11,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dessau El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrickson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weiss H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B Connally H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pflugerville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Lane Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dessau El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dessau El
How many students attend Dessau El?
Dessau El has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dessau El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dessau El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Dessau El?
67.5% of students at Dessau El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dessau El?
The largest demographic group at Dessau El is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dessau El?
Dessau El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Dessau El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Dessau El ranks #127 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Pflugerville Isd?
Besides Dessau El, Pflugerville Isd also operates Hendrickson H S (2,128 students), Weiss H S (1,985 students), and John B Connally H S (1,974 students). See the Pflugerville Isd district page for the complete list.