- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sherman, TX
Dillingham El
Federal NCES profile for Dillingham El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484008014113
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dillingham El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Sherman · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dillingham El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dillingham El ranks #4 of 7 schools in Sherman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Dillingham El held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 484008014113 · Sherman, TX Other · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 13.7:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherman H S (2,143 students)
Dillingham El held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dillingham El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherman H S
Sherman H S
2,143 students
- Sherman Middle
Sherman Middle
869 students
- Piner Middle 831
Piner Middle
831 students
- This school 710
Dillingham El
710 students
- Henry W Sory E 619
Henry W Sory El
619 students
- Washington El 464
Washington El
464 students
What this shows Dillingham El reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dillingham El compares
Dillingham 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$14,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
White 28.3%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Dillingham El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sherman Isd reports $14,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dillingham El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piner Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry W Sory El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dillingham El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dillingham El
How many students attend Dillingham El?
Dillingham El has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sherman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 837 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillingham El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dillingham El is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Dillingham El?
83.6% of students at Dillingham El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dillingham El?
The largest demographic group at Dillingham El is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Sherman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dillingham El?
Dillingham El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Dillingham El rank among schools in Sherman?
By Resource Investment Index, Dillingham El ranks #4 of 7 schools in Sherman, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sherman on the city page.
What other schools are in Sherman Isd?
Besides Dillingham El, Sherman Isd also operates Sherman H S (2,143 students), Sherman Middle (869 students), and Piner Middle (831 students). See the Sherman Isd district page for the complete list.