- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Hill, TX
Plummer El
Federal NCES profile for Plummer El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481323000826
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plummer El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Cedar Hill · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Plummer El has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plummer El ranks #6 of 9 schools in Cedar Hill, TX.
School address
District: Cedar Hill Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481323000826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Plummer El shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 481323000826 · Cedar Hill, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 11.2:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students)
Plummer El shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Plummer El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Hill H S
Cedar Hill H S
1,974 students
- Waterford Oaks 521
Waterford Oaks El
521 students
- Cedar Hill Col 520
Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep
520 students
- Bessie Coleman 488
Bessie Coleman Middle
488 students
- Lakeridge El 466
Lakeridge El
466 students
- This school 347
Plummer El
347 students
What this shows Plummer El reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plummer El compares
Plummer El is a shrinking 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.2%
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
$11,107
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
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 3.7%
White 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Plummer El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Hill Isd reports $11,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plummer El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterford Oaks El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bessie Coleman Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plummer El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plummer El
How many students attend Plummer El?
Plummer El has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Hill, TX. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plummer El?
The student-teacher ratio at Plummer El is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Plummer El?
77.9% of students at Plummer El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plummer El?
The largest demographic group at Plummer El is African American at 73.5% of enrollment, in Cedar Hill, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plummer El?
Plummer El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Plummer El rank among schools in Cedar Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Plummer El ranks #6 of 9 schools in Cedar Hill, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Hill Isd?
Besides Plummer El, Cedar Hill Isd also operates Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students), Waterford Oaks El (521 students), and Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep (520 students). See the Cedar Hill Isd district page for the complete list.