- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tyler, TX
Dixie El
Federal NCES profile for Dixie El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484347004932
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixie El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #14 of 22
- schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixie El has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie El ranks #14 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Dixie El held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 484347004932 · Tyler, TX Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 16.3:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students)
Dixie El held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dixie El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tyler Legacy H
Tyler Legacy H S
2,770 students
- Tyler H S
Tyler H S
2,148 students
- Moore Mst Magn 1,019
Moore Mst Magnet School
1,019 students
- Three Lakes Mi 948
Three Lakes Middle
948 students
- Boulter Middle 901
Boulter Middle
901 students
- This school 619
Dixie El
619 students
What this shows Dixie El reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixie El compares
Dixie 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,184
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 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
African American 26.3%
White 10.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Dixie El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tyler Isd reports $11,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dixie El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyler H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moore Mst Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Lakes Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixie El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dixie El
How many students attend Dixie El?
Dixie El has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie El is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dixie El?
92.5% of students at Dixie El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixie El?
The largest demographic group at Dixie El is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixie El?
Dixie El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Dixie El rank among schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie El ranks #14 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Tyler Isd?
Besides Dixie El, Tyler Isd also operates Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students), Tyler H S (2,148 students), and Moore Mst Magnet School (1,019 students). See the Tyler Isd district page for the complete list.