- Enrollment
- 3,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waxahachie, TX
Dunaway El
Federal NCES profile for Dunaway El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484473006494
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunaway El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunaway El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunaway El ranks #3 of 7 schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484473006494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Dunaway El held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 484473006494 · Waxahachie, TX Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 13.8:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Waxahachie H S (3,056 students)
Dunaway El held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dunaway El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waxahachie H S
Waxahachie H S
3,056 students
- Howard J H 918
Howard J H
918 students
- Finley J H 839
Finley J H
839 students
- Coleman J H 775
Coleman J H
775 students
- Wedgeworth El 594
Wedgeworth El
594 students
- This school 525
Dunaway El
525 students
What this shows Dunaway El reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunaway El compares
Dunaway 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,520
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 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
White 25.9%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Dunaway El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waxahachie Isd reports $11,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunaway El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Finley J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wedgeworth El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunaway El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dunaway El
How many students attend Dunaway El?
Dunaway El has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waxahachie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunaway El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunaway El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Dunaway El?
53.1% of students at Dunaway El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunaway El?
The largest demographic group at Dunaway El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Waxahachie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunaway El?
Dunaway El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Dunaway El rank among schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunaway El ranks #3 of 7 schools in Waxahachie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waxahachie on the city page.
What other schools are in Waxahachie Isd?
Besides Dunaway El, Waxahachie Isd also operates Waxahachie H S (3,056 students), Howard J H (918 students), and Finley J H (839 students). See the Waxahachie Isd district page for the complete list.