- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muleshoe, TX
Mary Deshazo El
Federal NCES profile for Mary Deshazo El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483189003546
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Deshazo El earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Muleshoe · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Deshazo El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Deshazo El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Muleshoe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Mary Deshazo El held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 483189003546 · Muleshoe, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 12.7:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Dillman El (400 students)
Mary Deshazo El held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mary Deshazo El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dillman El
Dillman El
400 students
- Muleshoe H S
Muleshoe H S
341 students
- This school
Mary Deshazo El
304 students
- Watson J H
Watson J H
285 students
What this shows Mary Deshazo El reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Deshazo El compares
Mary Deshazo 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,941
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.2%
White 11.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Mary Deshazo El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muleshoe Isd reports $13,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Deshazo El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillman El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muleshoe H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watson J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Deshazo El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Deshazo El
How many students attend Mary Deshazo El?
Mary Deshazo El has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muleshoe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Deshazo El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Deshazo El is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Mary Deshazo El?
84.5% of students at Mary Deshazo El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Deshazo El?
The largest demographic group at Mary Deshazo El is Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment, in Muleshoe, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Deshazo El?
Mary Deshazo El has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Mary Deshazo El rank among public schools in Muleshoe?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Deshazo El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Muleshoe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Muleshoe Isd?
Besides Mary Deshazo El, Muleshoe Isd also operates Dillman El (400 students), Muleshoe H S (341 students), and Watson J H (285 students). See the Muleshoe Isd district page for the complete list.