- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sugar Land, TX
Dulles El
Federal NCES profile for Dulles El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965001817
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dulles El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #16 of 16
- schools in Sugar Land · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dulles El has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dulles El ranks #16 of 16 schools in Sugar Land, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965001817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Dulles El grew from 645 students in 2022-23 to 704 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 481965001817 · Sugar Land, TX Other · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 17.3:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Dulles El grew from 645 students in 2022-23 to 704 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dulles El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school 675
Dulles El
675 students
What this shows Dulles El reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dulles El compares
Dulles El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$10,520
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 675 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Asian 20.9%
White 7.0%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Dulles El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dulles El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dulles El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dulles El
How many students attend Dulles El?
Dulles El has 675 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sugar Land, TX. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dulles El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dulles El is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dulles El?
62.3% of students at Dulles El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dulles El?
The largest demographic group at Dulles El is African American at 36.7% of enrollment, in Sugar Land, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dulles El?
Dulles El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Dulles El rank among schools in Sugar Land?
By Resource Investment Index, Dulles El ranks #16 of 16 schools in Sugar Land, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sugar Land on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Dulles El, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.