- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver City, TX
Dodson Pri
Federal NCES profile for Dodson Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481677013130
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dodson Pri earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Denver City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dodson Pri has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dodson Pri ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Denver City, TX.
School address
District: Denver City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481677013130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Dodson Pri held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 481677013130 · Denver City, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 17.6:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Denver City H S (512 students)
Dodson Pri held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dodson Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denver City H
Denver City H S
512 students
- This school
Dodson Pri
334 students
- William G Grav
William G Gravitt J H
319 students
- Kelley El
Kelley El
309 students
What this shows Dodson Pri reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dodson Pri compares
Dodson Pri 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$13,961
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
White 13.5%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Dodson Pri is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denver City Isd reports $13,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dodson Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver City H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William G Gravitt J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelley El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dodson Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dodson Pri
How many students attend Dodson Pri?
Dodson Pri has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodson Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodson Pri is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dodson Pri?
67.4% of students at Dodson Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dodson Pri?
The largest demographic group at Dodson Pri is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in Denver City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dodson Pri?
Dodson Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Dodson Pri rank among public schools in Denver City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dodson Pri ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Denver City, 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 Denver City Isd?
Besides Dodson Pri, Denver City Isd also operates Denver City H S (512 students), William G Gravitt J H (319 students), and Kelley El (309 students). See the Denver City Isd district page for the complete list.