- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dilley, TX
Dilley El
Federal NCES profile for Dilley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481710001482
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dilley El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dilley · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dilley El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dilley El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dilley, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Dilley El held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 481710001482 · Dilley, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 14.9:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dilley H S (258 students)
Dilley El held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dilley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dilley El
402 students
- Dilley H S
Dilley H S
258 students
- Mary Harper Mi
Mary Harper Middle
181 students
What this shows Dilley El reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dilley El compares
Dilley 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$15,836
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 402 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
Hispanic or Latino 94.8%
White 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Dilley El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dilley Isd reports $15,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dilley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilley H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Harper Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dilley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dilley El
How many students attend Dilley El?
Dilley El has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dilley, TX. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dilley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dilley El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dilley El?
84.9% of students at Dilley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dilley El?
The largest demographic group at Dilley El is Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment, in Dilley, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dilley El?
Dilley El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Dilley El rank among public schools in Dilley?
By Resource Investment Index, Dilley El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dilley, 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 Dilley Isd?
Besides Dilley El, Dilley Isd also operates Dilley H S (258 students) and Mary Harper Middle (181 students). See the Dilley Isd district page for the complete list.