- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, TX
Detroit El
Federal NCES profile for Detroit El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481689001464
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Detroit El earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Detroit El has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Detroit, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Detroit El held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 481689001464 · Detroit, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 11.1:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Detroit H S (154 students)
Detroit El held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Detroit El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Detroit El
222 students
- Detroit H S
Detroit H S
154 students
- Detroit J H
Detroit J H
112 students
What this shows Detroit El reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Detroit El compares
Detroit 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$19,735
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Detroit El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Detroit Isd reports $19,735 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Detroit El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Detroit J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Detroit El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Detroit El
How many students attend Detroit El?
Detroit El has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, TX. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit El?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit El is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Detroit El?
73.4% of students at Detroit El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detroit El?
The largest demographic group at Detroit El is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Detroit, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detroit El?
Detroit El has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Detroit El rank among public schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Detroit, 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 Detroit Isd?
Besides Detroit El, Detroit Isd also operates Detroit H S (154 students) and Detroit J H (112 students). See the Detroit Isd district page for the complete list.