- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dimmitt, TX
Dimmitt H S
Federal NCES profile for Dimmitt H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481716001487
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dimmitt H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dimmitt · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dimmitt H S has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dimmitt H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dimmitt, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Dimmitt H S held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 481716001487 · Dimmitt, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 10.5:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Richardson El (507 students)
Dimmitt H S held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dimmitt H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richardson El
Richardson El
507 students
- This school
Dimmitt H S
324 students
- Dimmitt Middle
Dimmitt Middle
246 students
What this shows Dimmitt H S reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dimmitt H S compares
Dimmitt 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$13,557
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.1%
White 8.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Dimmitt H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dimmitt Isd reports $13,557 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dimmitt H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimmitt Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dimmitt H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~324 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dimmitt H S
How many students attend Dimmitt H S?
Dimmitt H S has 324 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dimmitt, TX. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimmitt H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Dimmitt H S is 10.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% 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 Dimmitt H S?
81.5% of students at Dimmitt H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dimmitt H S?
The largest demographic group at Dimmitt H S is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment, in Dimmitt, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dimmitt H S?
Dimmitt H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Dimmitt H S rank among public schools in Dimmitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Dimmitt H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dimmitt, 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 Dimmitt Isd?
Besides Dimmitt H S, Dimmitt Isd also operates Richardson El (507 students) and Dimmitt Middle (246 students). See the Dimmitt Isd district page for the complete list.