Enrollment
2
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 483274007008
Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep — Smiley, TX
Federal NCES profile for Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Nixon-Smiley Cisd · 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep reports 2 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 91% 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 92% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Nixon-Smiley Cisd spends $15,844 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.2% from local sources (property taxes), 23.6% from the state, and 22.2% 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 Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep 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 | 1.3:1 | ▼ 91% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2 | top 1% | — | — |
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
1.3:1
students per teacher
— 91% below state mean
Top 0% in Texas — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
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
$15,844
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 2 Top 1% in Texas — larger than 99% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 1.3:1 -91% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 483274007008
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nixon-Smiley Cisd, which includes Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep.
$15,844
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 23.6%
Federal 22.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep
How many students attend Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep?
Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep has 2 students enrolled. It is a other school in SMILEY, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep?
The student-teacher ratio at Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep is 1.3:1, which is 91% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 92% 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 Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep?
The largest demographic group at Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in SMILEY, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep?
Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep 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.