- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dumas, TX
North Plains Opportunity Center
Federal NCES profile for North Plains Opportunity Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481761017047
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Plains Opportunity Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Dumas · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Plains Opportunity Center has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Plains Opportunity Center ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Dumas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
North Plains Opportunity Center grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (+41.4%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 481761017047 · Dumas, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 11.7:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dumas H S (1,192 students)
North Plains Opportunity Center grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (+41.4%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North Plains Opportunity Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dumas H S
Dumas H S
1,192 students
- Dumas Int
Dumas Int
619 students
- Dumas J H
Dumas J H
609 students
- Cactus El
Cactus El
487 students
- Morningside El 431
Morningside El
431 students
- This school 35
North Plains Opportunity Center
35 students
What this shows North Plains Opportunity Center reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Plains Opportunity Center compares
North Plains Opportunity Center 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$10,527
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.9%
White 8.6%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, North Plains Opportunity Center is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dumas Isd reports $10,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Plains Opportunity Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumas H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dumas Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dumas J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cactus El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morningside El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Plains Opportunity Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high 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 (~35 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Plains Opportunity Center
How many students attend North Plains Opportunity Center?
North Plains Opportunity Center has 35 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dumas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Plains Opportunity Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Plains Opportunity Center is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 North Plains Opportunity Center?
69.0% of students at North Plains Opportunity Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Plains Opportunity Center?
The largest demographic group at North Plains Opportunity Center is Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment, in Dumas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Plains Opportunity Center?
North Plains Opportunity Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 North Plains Opportunity Center rank among public schools in Dumas?
By Resource Investment Index, North Plains Opportunity Center ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Dumas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dumas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dumas Isd?
Besides North Plains Opportunity Center, Dumas Isd also operates Dumas H S (1,192 students), Dumas Int (619 students), and Dumas J H (609 students). See the Dumas Isd district page for the complete list.