- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Hornsby-Dunlap El
Federal NCES profile for Hornsby-Dunlap El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481662006534
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hornsby-Dunlap El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- #132 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hornsby-Dunlap El has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hornsby-Dunlap El ranks #132 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Hornsby-Dunlap El grew from 599 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 481662006534 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 17.8:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Valle H S (3,641 students)
Hornsby-Dunlap El grew from 599 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hornsby-Dunlap El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
3,641 students
- Del Valle Midd 895
Del Valle Middle
895 students
- Dailey Middle 767
Dailey Middle
767 students
- John P Ojeda M 759
John P Ojeda Middle
759 students
- Del Valle El 726
Del Valle El
726 students
- This school 711
Hornsby-Dunlap El
711 students
What this shows Hornsby-Dunlap El reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hornsby-Dunlap El compares
Hornsby-Dunlap El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$13,030
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 711 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.6%
African American 19.1%
White 4.6%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Hornsby-Dunlap El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Del Valle Isd reports $13,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hornsby-Dunlap El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Valle H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Valle Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dailey Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John P Ojeda Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Valle El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hornsby-Dunlap El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hornsby-Dunlap El
How many students attend Hornsby-Dunlap El?
Hornsby-Dunlap El has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hornsby-Dunlap El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hornsby-Dunlap El is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hornsby-Dunlap El?
80.3% of students at Hornsby-Dunlap El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hornsby-Dunlap El?
The largest demographic group at Hornsby-Dunlap El is Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hornsby-Dunlap El?
Hornsby-Dunlap El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Hornsby-Dunlap El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hornsby-Dunlap El ranks #132 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Del Valle Isd?
Besides Hornsby-Dunlap El, Del Valle Isd also operates Del Valle H S (3,641 students), Del Valle Middle (895 students), and Dailey Middle (767 students). See the Del Valle Isd district page for the complete list.