Enrollment
223
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sulphur Springs, TX
Douglass Eclc
Federal NCES profile for Douglass Eclc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484182004766
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglass Eclc earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Sulphur Springs · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 91.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglass Eclc has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglass Eclc ranks #3 of 3 schools in Sulphur Springs, TX.
School address
District: Sulphur Springs Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484182004766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglass Eclc compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douglass Eclc
Douglass Eclc is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sulphur Springs, Texas, enrolling 223 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.1% of students qualify for free meals, 47% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 223 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 444 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #241.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sulphur Springs Isd also operates Sulphur Springs H S (1,270 students) and Sulphur Springs Middle (961 students) alongside Douglass Eclc.
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 Douglass Eclc compares
Douglass Eclc on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.1% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,642
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
White 31.4%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Douglass Eclc is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sulphur Springs Isd, which includes Douglass Eclc.
$11,642
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 42.9%
Federal 20.9%
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 Douglass Eclc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Springs H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara Bush Pri | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowena Johnson Pri | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglass Eclc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Douglass Eclc
How many students attend Douglass Eclc?
Douglass Eclc has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sulphur Springs, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglass Eclc?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglass Eclc is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Douglass Eclc?
91.1% of students at Douglass Eclc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglass Eclc?
The largest demographic group at Douglass Eclc is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in Sulphur Springs, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglass Eclc?
Douglass Eclc has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Douglass Eclc rank among schools in Sulphur Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglass Eclc ranks #3 of 3 schools in Sulphur Springs, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sulphur Springs on the city page.
Is Douglass Eclc a good school?
Douglass Eclc earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Sulphur Springs Isd?
Besides Douglass Eclc, Sulphur Springs Isd also operates Sulphur Springs H S (1,270 students), Sulphur Springs Middle (961 students), and Sulphur Springs El (598 students). See the Sulphur Springs Isd district page for the complete list.
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