- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dilley, TX
Dilley H S
Federal NCES profile for Dilley H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481710001483
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dilley H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dilley · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dilley H S has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dilley H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dilley, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Dilley H S shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481710001483 · Dilley, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 9.9:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dilley El (402 students)
Dilley H S shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dilley H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dilley El
Dilley El
402 students
- This school
Dilley H S
258 students
- Mary Harper Mi
Mary Harper Middle
181 students
What this shows Dilley H S reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dilley H S compares
Dilley H S is a shrinking 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.6%
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
$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 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.8%
White 5.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Dilley H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilley El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Harper Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dilley H S'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 high 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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dilley H S
How many students attend Dilley H S?
Dilley H S has 258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dilley, TX. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dilley H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Dilley H S is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% 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 Dilley H S?
77.1% of students at Dilley H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dilley H S?
The largest demographic group at Dilley H S is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in Dilley, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dilley H S?
Dilley H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Dilley?
By Resource Investment Index, Dilley H S ranks #2 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 H S, Dilley Isd also operates Dilley El (402 students) and Mary Harper Middle (181 students). See the Dilley Isd district page for the complete list.