- Enrollment
- 3,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wylie, TX
Dodd El
Federal NCES profile for Dodd El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484653008154
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dodd El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Wylie · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dodd El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dodd El ranks #7 of 9 schools in Wylie, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-111 students YoY
Dodd El shrank from 626 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-17.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-111 students YoY 484653008154 · Wylie, TX Other · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 13.8:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie H S (3,189 students)
Dodd El shrank from 626 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-17.7%). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dodd El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie H S
Wylie H S
3,189 students
- Wylie East H S
Wylie East H S
2,709 students
- Ab Harrison In 1,093
Ab Harrison Int
1,093 students
- Grady Burnett 1,064
Grady Burnett J H
1,064 students
- Raymond B Coop 1,019
Raymond B Cooper J H
1,019 students
- This school 607
Dodd El
607 students
What this shows Dodd El reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dodd El compares
Dodd El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$11,136
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 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 18.8%
Asian 17.1%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, Dodd El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wylie Isd reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dodd El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wylie East H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ab Harrison Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grady Burnett J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond B Cooper J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dodd El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,709
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- 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 (~607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dodd El
How many students attend Dodd El?
Dodd El has 607 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wylie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), down 111.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodd El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodd El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Dodd El?
33.1% of students at Dodd El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dodd El?
The largest demographic group at Dodd El is White at 34.6% of enrollment, in Wylie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dodd El?
Dodd El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Dodd El rank among schools in Wylie?
By Resource Investment Index, Dodd El ranks #7 of 9 schools in Wylie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wylie on the city page.
What other schools are in Wylie Isd?
Besides Dodd El, Wylie Isd also operates Wylie H S (3,189 students), Wylie East H S (2,709 students), and Ab Harrison Int (1,093 students). See the Wylie Isd district page for the complete list.