- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alice, TX
Dubose El
Federal NCES profile for Dubose El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480780014283
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dubose El earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Alice · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dubose El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dubose El ranks #3 of 5 schools in Alice, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Dubose El held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 480780014283 · Alice, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 15.6:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Alice H S (1,295 students)
Dubose El held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dubose El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alice H S
Alice H S
1,295 students
- Adams Middle
Adams Middle
933 students
- Schallert El
Schallert El
592 students
- Noonan El
Noonan El
523 students
- This school 483
Dubose El
483 students
- Saenz El 471
Saenz El
471 students
What this shows Dubose El reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dubose El compares
Dubose 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 | 87.5% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 52% | - | - |
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.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
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
52.0%
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
$12,993
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.9%
White 7.5%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Dubose El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alice Isd reports $12,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dubose El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schallert El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noonan El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saenz El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dubose El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dubose El
How many students attend Dubose El?
Dubose El has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alice, TX. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dubose El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dubose 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 Dubose El?
87.5% of students at Dubose El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dubose El?
The largest demographic group at Dubose El is Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment, in Alice, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dubose El?
Dubose El has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Dubose El rank among schools in Alice?
By Resource Investment Index, Dubose El ranks #3 of 5 schools in Alice, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alice on the city page.
What other schools are in Alice Isd?
Besides Dubose El, Alice Isd also operates Alice H S (1,295 students), Adams Middle (933 students), and Schallert El (592 students). See the Alice Isd district page for the complete list.