- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mexia, TX
Developmental Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Developmental Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483042007028
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Developmental Ctr earns 54/100 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 5
- public schools in Mexia · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Developmental Ctr has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Developmental Ctr ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mexia, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Developmental Ctr grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 483042007028 · Mexia, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mexia H S (535 students)
Developmental Ctr grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Developmental Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mexia H S
Mexia H S
535 students
- A B Mcbay El
A B Mcbay El
498 students
- R Q Sims Int
R Q Sims Int
428 students
- Mexia J H
Mexia J H
367 students
- This school 18
Developmental Ctr
18 students
What this shows Developmental Ctr reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Developmental Ctr compares
Developmental Ctr 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 | 3:1 | ▼ 80% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3:1
students per teacher
- 80% 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.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$13,723
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 18 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
African American 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Developmental Ctr is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Mexia Isd reports $13,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Developmental Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexia H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A B Mcbay El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Q Sims Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mexia J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Developmental Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~18 students)
Frequently asked questions about Developmental Ctr
How many students attend Developmental Ctr?
Developmental Ctr has 18 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mexia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Developmental Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Developmental Ctr is 3:1, which is 80% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 81% 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 Developmental Ctr?
100.0% of students at Developmental Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Developmental Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Developmental Ctr is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Mexia, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Developmental Ctr?
Developmental Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Developmental Ctr rank among public schools in Mexia?
By Resource Investment Index, Developmental Ctr ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mexia, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mexia on the city page.
What other schools are in Mexia Isd?
Besides Developmental Ctr, Mexia Isd also operates Mexia H S (535 students), A B Mcbay El (498 students), and R Q Sims Int (428 students). See the Mexia Isd district page for the complete list.