- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orange, TX
Deweyville H S
Federal NCES profile for Deweyville H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481701001473
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deweyville H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Deweyville H S has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deweyville H S ranks #1 of 7 schools in Orange, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Deweyville H S held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 481701001473 · Orange, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 9.8:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Deweyville El (270 students)
Deweyville H S held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Deweyville H S compares
Deweyville H S 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$15,650
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Deweyville H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deweyville Isd reports $15,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deweyville H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deweyville El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deweyville H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Deweyville H S
How many students attend Deweyville H S?
Deweyville H S has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orange, TX. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deweyville H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Deweyville H S is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Deweyville H S?
53.6% of students at Deweyville H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deweyville H S?
The largest demographic group at Deweyville H S is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Orange, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deweyville H S?
Deweyville H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Deweyville H S rank among schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Deweyville H S ranks #1 of 7 schools in Orange, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Deweyville Isd?
Besides Deweyville H S, Deweyville Isd also operates Deweyville El (270 students). See the Deweyville Isd district page for the complete list.