Enrollment
619
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aledo, TX
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus
Federal NCES profile for Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480778012586
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 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
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Aledo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Aledo, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aledo, Texas, enrolling 619 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Texas schools and 28% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.9% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 638 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #591, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 619 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Aledo Isd spends $10,331 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Aledo Isd also operates Aledo H S (1,730 students) and Aledo Middle (1,049 students) alongside Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus compares
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 76% | 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
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,331
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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
46
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aledo Isd, which includes Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus.
$10,331
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 21.9%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aledo H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aledo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcanally Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Annetta El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandagriff El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus
How many students attend Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus?
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aledo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus?
14.9% of students at Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus?
The largest demographic group at Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Aledo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus?
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus rank among public schools in Aledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Aledo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aledo on the city page.
Is Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus a good school?
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Aledo Isd?
Besides Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus, Aledo Isd also operates Aledo H S (1,730 students), Aledo Middle (1,049 students), and Mcanally Middle (898 students). See the Aledo Isd district page for the complete list.
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