- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dimmitt, TX
Richardson El
Federal NCES profile for Richardson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481716001489
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richardson El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dimmitt · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richardson El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dimmitt, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Richardson El held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 481716001489 · Dimmitt, TX Other · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 14.9:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Dimmitt H S (324 students)
Richardson El held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richardson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richardson El
507 students
- Dimmitt H S
Dimmitt H S
324 students
- Dimmitt Middle
Dimmitt Middle
246 students
What this shows Richardson El reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richardson El compares
Richardson El held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 85.9% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | 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.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
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
25.4%
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
$13,557
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 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.5%
White 9.1%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Richardson El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dimmitt Isd reports $13,557 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richardson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimmitt H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dimmitt Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richardson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richardson El
How many students attend Richardson El?
Richardson El has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dimmitt, TX. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson 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 Richardson El?
85.9% of students at Richardson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richardson El?
The largest demographic group at Richardson El is Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment, in Dimmitt, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richardson El?
Richardson El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Richardson El rank among public schools in Dimmitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dimmitt, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dimmitt Isd?
Besides Richardson El, Dimmitt Isd also operates Dimmitt H S (324 students) and Dimmitt Middle (246 students). See the Dimmitt Isd district page for the complete list.