- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Victoria, TX
Dudley El
Federal NCES profile for Dudley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484415005002
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dudley El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 18
- schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dudley El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dudley El ranks #8 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Dudley El held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 484415005002 · Victoria, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 14.6:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
Dudley El held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dudley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victoria East
Victoria East H S
1,861 students
- Victoria West
Victoria West H S
1,723 students
- Harold Cade Mi 730
Harold Cade Middle
730 students
- Howell Middle 716
Howell Middle
716 students
- Stem Middle 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- This school 453
Dudley El
453 students
What this shows Dudley El reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dudley El compares
Dudley 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$11,524
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.8%
White 13.0%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Dudley El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victoria Isd reports $11,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dudley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victoria West H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harold Cade Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dudley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dudley El
How many students attend Dudley El?
Dudley El has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Victoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dudley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dudley El is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Dudley El?
85.5% of students at Dudley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dudley El?
The largest demographic group at Dudley El is Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dudley El?
Dudley El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Dudley El rank among schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Dudley El ranks #8 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Victoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Victoria Isd?
Besides Dudley El, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Victoria West H S (1,723 students), and Harold Cade Middle (730 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.