- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tyler, TX
Douglas El
Federal NCES profile for Douglas El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484347004934
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #17 of 22
- schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas El ranks #17 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Douglas El held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 484347004934 · Tyler, TX Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 15.6:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students)
Douglas El held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Douglas 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 591
Douglas El
591 students
What this shows Douglas El reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas El compares
Douglas 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$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 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
African American 11.8%
White 3.2%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Douglas El is less 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 Douglas 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 | Similar 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 Douglas 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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas El
How many students attend Douglas El?
Douglas El has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas El?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas El is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas El?
96.6% of students at Douglas El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas El?
The largest demographic group at Douglas El is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas El?
Douglas El 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 Douglas El rank among schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas El ranks #17 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 Douglas 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.