- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abilene, TX
Dyess El
Federal NCES profile for Dyess El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480744000018
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dyess El earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #16 of 19
- schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dyess El has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dyess El ranks #16 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Dyess El held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 480744000018 · Abilene, TX Other · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 16.8:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene H S (1,798 students)
Dyess El held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dyess El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene H S
Abilene H S
1,798 students
- Cooper H S
Cooper H S
1,570 students
- Mann Middle
Mann Middle
776 students
- Craig Middle
Craig Middle
771 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
770 students
- This school 621
Dyess El
621 students
What this shows Dyess El reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dyess El compares
Dyess 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$11,604
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 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Dyess El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abilene Isd reports $11,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dyess El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dyess El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dyess El
How many students attend Dyess El?
Dyess El has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyess El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dyess El is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dyess El?
67.1% of students at Dyess El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dyess El?
The largest demographic group at Dyess El is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dyess El?
Dyess El has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Dyess El rank among schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Dyess El ranks #16 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene Isd?
Besides Dyess El, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.