- Enrollment
- 2,213
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaumont, TX
Dishman El
Federal NCES profile for Dishman El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480967007977
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dishman El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 20
- schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dishman El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dishman El ranks #9 of 20 schools in Beaumont, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Dishman El held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 480967007977 · Beaumont, TX Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 16.7:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students)
Dishman El held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dishman El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Brook Sr
West Brook Sr H S
2,213 students
- Beaumont Unite
Beaumont United H S
2,035 students
- Pietzsch/Mac A
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El
1,134 students
- Odom Middle 837
Odom Middle
837 students
- Regina Howell 742
Regina Howell El
742 students
- This school 500
Dishman El
500 students
What this shows Dishman El reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dishman El compares
Dishman 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$12,958
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 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
White 6.6%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Dishman El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaumont Isd reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dishman El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brook Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaumont United H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odom Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Regina Howell El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dishman El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dishman El
How many students attend Dishman El?
Dishman El has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaumont, TX. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dishman El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dishman El is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dishman El?
86.2% of students at Dishman El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dishman El?
The largest demographic group at Dishman El is African American at 61.2% of enrollment, in Beaumont, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dishman El?
Dishman El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Dishman El rank among schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Dishman El ranks #9 of 20 schools in Beaumont, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaumont Isd?
Besides Dishman El, Beaumont Isd also operates West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students), Beaumont United H S (2,035 students), and Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El (1,134 students). See the Beaumont Isd district page for the complete list.