- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 480778012586 · Aledo, TX Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 18.8:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Aledo H S (1,730 students)
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aledo H S
Aledo H S
1,730 students
- Aledo Middle
Aledo Middle
1,049 students
- Mcanally Middl
Mcanally Middle
898 students
- Annetta El 689
Annetta El
689 students
- Vandagriff El 640
Vandagriff El
640 students
- This school 619
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus
619 students
What this shows Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus compares
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,007
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
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.
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
District finance for Aledo Isd reports $11,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,049
- 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
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)
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. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.