- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canutillo, TX
Jose H Damian El
Federal NCES profile for Jose H Damian El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481278000874
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jose H Damian El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Canutillo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jose H Damian El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jose H Damian El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Canutillo, TX.
School address
District: Canutillo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481278000874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Jose H Damian El shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 36.7 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 481278000874 · Canutillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 13.1:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Canutillo H S (1,443 students)
Jose H Damian El shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 36.7 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jose H Damian El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canutillo H S
Canutillo H S
1,443 students
- Canutillo Midd
Canutillo Middle
717 students
- Congressman Si 577
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
577 students
- Jose J Alderet 570
Jose J Alderete Middle
570 students
- Canutillo El 481
Canutillo El
481 students
- This school 473
Jose H Damian El
473 students
What this shows Jose H Damian El reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jose H Damian El compares
Jose H Damian El is a shrinking 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$13,658
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.7%
White 4.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Jose H Damian El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canutillo Isd reports $13,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jose H Damian El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canutillo H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canutillo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jose J Alderete Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canutillo El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jose H Damian El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jose H Damian El
How many students attend Jose H Damian El?
Jose H Damian El has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canutillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose H Damian El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose H Damian El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Jose H Damian El?
51.5% of students at Jose H Damian El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jose H Damian El?
The largest demographic group at Jose H Damian El is Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment, in Canutillo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jose H Damian El?
Jose H Damian El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Jose H Damian El rank among schools in Canutillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Jose H Damian El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Canutillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Canutillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Canutillo Isd?
Besides Jose H Damian El, Canutillo Isd also operates Canutillo H S (1,443 students), Canutillo Middle (717 students), and Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School (577 students). See the Canutillo Isd district page for the complete list.