Enrollment
443
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duncanville, TX
H Bob Daniel Sr Int
Federal NCES profile for H Bob Daniel Sr Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481764006536
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H Bob Daniel Sr Int earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Duncanville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
H Bob Daniel Sr Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H Bob Daniel Sr Int ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Duncanville, TX.
School address
District: Duncanville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481764006536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H Bob Daniel Sr Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at H Bob Daniel Sr Int
H Bob Daniel Sr Int is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Duncanville, Texas, enrolling 443 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 443 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,944 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,594, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 443 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Duncanville Isd also operates Duncanville H S (4,399 students) and G W Kennemer Middle (795 students) alongside H Bob Daniel Sr Int.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How H Bob Daniel Sr Int compares
H Bob Daniel Sr Int on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 79.0% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 58% | - | - |
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.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
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
42.9%
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
$11,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
Two or More 4.1%
White 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, H Bob Daniel Sr Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duncanville Isd, which includes H Bob Daniel Sr Int.
$11,709
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.5%
State 37.9%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How H Bob Daniel Sr Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G W Kennemer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James R Bilhartz Jr El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Acton El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Lee Hastings El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H Bob Daniel Sr Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about H Bob Daniel Sr Int
How many students attend H Bob Daniel Sr Int?
H Bob Daniel Sr Int has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duncanville, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H Bob Daniel Sr Int?
The student-teacher ratio at H Bob Daniel Sr Int 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 H Bob Daniel Sr Int?
79.0% of students at H Bob Daniel Sr Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H Bob Daniel Sr Int?
The largest demographic group at H Bob Daniel Sr Int is African American at 52.1% of enrollment, in Duncanville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H Bob Daniel Sr Int?
H Bob Daniel Sr Int has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does H Bob Daniel Sr Int rank among elementary schools in Duncanville?
By Resource Investment Index, H Bob Daniel Sr Int ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Duncanville on the city page.
Is H Bob Daniel Sr Int a good school?
H Bob Daniel Sr Int earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Duncanville Isd?
Besides H Bob Daniel Sr Int, Duncanville Isd also operates Duncanville H S (4,399 students), G W Kennemer Middle (795 students), and James R Bilhartz Jr El (541 students). See the Duncanville Isd district page for the complete list.
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