- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dumas, TX
Hillcrest El
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481761001518
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Dumas · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest El ranks #3 of 4 schools in Dumas, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
271 on latest CCD 481761001518 · Dumas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 12.9:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dumas H S (1,192 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 4 schools in Dumas. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dumas H S
Dumas H S
1,192 students
- Dumas Int
Dumas Int
619 students
- Dumas J H
Dumas J H
609 students
- Cactus El
Cactus El
487 students
- Morningside El 431
Morningside El
431 students
- This school 271
Hillcrest El
271 students
What this shows Hillcrest El reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest El compares
Hillcrest El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$10,527
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dumas Isd reports $10,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumas H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dumas Int | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dumas J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cactus El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morningside El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest El
How many students attend Hillcrest El?
Hillcrest El has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dumas, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest El is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Hillcrest El?
36.9% of students at Hillcrest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest El?
Hillcrest El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hillcrest El rank among schools in Dumas?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest El ranks #3 of 4 schools in Dumas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dumas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dumas Isd?
Besides Hillcrest El, Dumas Isd also operates Dumas H S (1,192 students), Dumas Int (619 students), and Dumas J H (609 students). See the Dumas Isd district page for the complete list.