- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Duncanville, TX
Duncanville H S
Federal NCES profile for Duncanville H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481764001524
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duncanville H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Duncanville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Duncanville H S has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duncanville H S ranks #1 of 8 schools in Duncanville, TX.
School address
District: Duncanville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481764001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+106 students YoY
Duncanville H S held near 4,607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+106 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 228.0 → 239.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+106 students YoY 481764001524 · Duncanville, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
4,399 enr · 19.3:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: G W Kennemer Middle (795 students)
Duncanville H S held near 4,607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+106 headcount). Teacher FTE added 228.0 → 239.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Duncanville H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Duncanville H S
4,399 students
- G W Kennemer M 795
G W Kennemer Middle
795 students
- James R Bilhar 541
James R Bilhartz Jr El
541 students
- Charles Acton 537
Charles Acton El
537 students
- William Lee Ha 529
William Lee Hastings El
529 students
- William H Byrd 517
William H Byrd Middle
517 students
What this shows Duncanville H S reports 4,399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duncanville H S compares
Duncanville H S 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,399 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,399
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,244
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
Counselors19.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
889
in-school suspensions + 712 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
African American 40.6%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Duncanville H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duncanville Isd reports $12,244 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duncanville H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| G W Kennemer Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James R Bilhartz Jr El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Acton El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Lee Hastings El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William H Byrd Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duncanville H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~4,399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duncanville H S
How many students attend Duncanville H S?
Duncanville H S has 4,399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Duncanville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 4,501 (2022-23) → 4,607 (2023-24), nearly flat (+106).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duncanville H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Duncanville H S is 19.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duncanville H S?
65.4% of students at Duncanville H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duncanville H S?
The largest demographic group at Duncanville H S is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Duncanville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duncanville H S?
Duncanville H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Duncanville H S rank among schools in Duncanville?
By Resource Investment Index, Duncanville H S ranks #1 of 8 schools in Duncanville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Duncanville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duncanville Isd?
Besides Duncanville H S, Duncanville Isd also operates G W Kennemer Middle (795 students), James R Bilhartz Jr El (541 students), and Charles Acton El (537 students). See the Duncanville Isd district page for the complete list.