- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Daingerfield, TX
South El
Federal NCES profile for South El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481618006389
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Daingerfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South El has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Daingerfield, TX.
School address
District: Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481618006389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
South El held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 481618006389 · Daingerfield, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 10.3:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Daingerfield H S (343 students)
South El held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daingerfield H
Daingerfield H S
343 students
- West El
West El
260 students
- This school
South El
216 students
- Daingerfield J
Daingerfield J H
207 students
What this shows South El reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How South El compares
South 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$15,986
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.6%
White 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, South El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd reports $15,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daingerfield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daingerfield J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about South El
How many students attend South El?
South El has 216 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Daingerfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South El?
The student-teacher ratio at South El is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 South El?
82.1% of students at South El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South El?
The largest demographic group at South El is African American at 36.6% of enrollment, in Daingerfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South El?
South El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South El rank among public schools in Daingerfield?
By Resource Investment Index, South El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Daingerfield, 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 Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd?
Besides South El, Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd also operates Daingerfield H S (343 students), West El (260 students), and Daingerfield J H (207 students). See the Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd district page for the complete list.