Enrollment
13
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 483192014295
Mullin New Horizons Abiliene — Abilene, TX
Federal NCES profile for Mullin New Horizons Abiliene, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mullin Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mullin New Horizons Abiliene compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mullin New Horizons Abiliene reports 13 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 52% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 56% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mullin Isd spends $30,533 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.7% from local sources (property taxes), 44.0% from the state, and 31.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mullin New Horizons Abiliene compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 52% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
— 52% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,533
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 13 Top 3% in Texas — larger than 97% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 7:1 -52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 483192014295
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
African American 7.7%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.8%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mullin Isd, which includes Mullin New Horizons Abiliene.
$30,533
Per student
+78%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 44.0%
Federal 31.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Mullin New Horizons Abiliene
How many students attend Mullin New Horizons Abiliene?
Mullin New Horizons Abiliene has 13 students enrolled. It is a other school in ABILENE, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mullin New Horizons Abiliene?
The student-teacher ratio at Mullin New Horizons Abiliene is 7:1, which is 52% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 56% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mullin New Horizons Abiliene?
The largest demographic group at Mullin New Horizons Abiliene is White at 61.5%. The school serves a student body in ABILENE, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mullin New Horizons Abiliene?
Mullin New Horizons Abiliene has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.