- Enrollment
- 1,351
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denison, TX
Mayes El
Federal NCES profile for Mayes El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481671001440
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayes El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Denison · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayes El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayes El ranks #3 of 8 schools in Denison, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Mayes El grew from 471 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 481671001440 · Denison, TX Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 14.9:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Denison H S (1,351 students)
Mayes El grew from 471 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mayes El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denison H S
Denison H S
1,351 students
- Henry Scott Mi
Henry Scott Middle
733 students
- B Mcdaniel Int
B Mcdaniel Int
708 students
- This school 508
Mayes El
508 students
- Hyde Park El 502
Hyde Park El
502 students
- Terrell El 432
Terrell El
432 students
What this shows Mayes El reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mayes El compares
Mayes 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,622
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%
White 34.8%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Mayes El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denison Isd reports $12,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mayes El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Scott Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B Mcdaniel Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hyde Park El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terrell El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayes El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mayes El
How many students attend Mayes El?
Mayes El has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denison, TX. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayes El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayes El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mayes El?
60.3% of students at Mayes El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayes El?
The largest demographic group at Mayes El is Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment, in Denison, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayes El?
Mayes 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 Mayes El rank among schools in Denison?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayes El ranks #3 of 8 schools in Denison, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denison on the city page.
What other schools are in Denison Isd?
Besides Mayes El, Denison Isd also operates Denison H S (1,351 students), Henry Scott Middle (733 students), and B Mcdaniel Int (708 students). See the Denison Isd district page for the complete list.