- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muleshoe, TX
Dillman El
Federal NCES profile for Dillman El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483189003549
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dillman El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Muleshoe · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dillman El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dillman El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Muleshoe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Dillman El held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 483189003549 · Muleshoe, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 15.4:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Muleshoe H S (341 students)
Dillman El held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dillman El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dillman El
400 students
- Muleshoe H S
Muleshoe H S
341 students
- Mary Deshazo E
Mary Deshazo El
304 students
- Watson J H
Watson J H
285 students
What this shows Dillman El reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dillman El compares
Dillman 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,941
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 178 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 86.0%
White 13.0%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Dillman El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Muleshoe Isd reports $13,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dillman El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muleshoe H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Deshazo El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watson J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dillman El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dillman El
How many students attend Dillman El?
Dillman El has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muleshoe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillman El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dillman El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dillman El?
86.8% of students at Dillman El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dillman El?
The largest demographic group at Dillman El is Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment, in Muleshoe, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dillman El?
Dillman El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Dillman El rank among public schools in Muleshoe?
By Resource Investment Index, Dillman El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Muleshoe, 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 Muleshoe Isd?
Besides Dillman El, Muleshoe Isd also operates Muleshoe H S (341 students), Mary Deshazo El (304 students), and Watson J H (285 students). See the Muleshoe Isd district page for the complete list.