At a glance
Reported students
701
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
619
Dumas South El: 701 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Dumas South El
Dumas South El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Dumas. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Dumas ISD. NCES reports 701 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (82.5%) and White (10.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dumas South El
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.3%
- Hispanic82.5%
- Black3.6%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Dumas ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dumas North El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
738 reported students
Cactus El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
487 reported students
Dumas Int
Middle · Grades 05–06
619 reported students
Dumas J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
609 reported students
Dumas H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,192 reported students
North Plains Opportunity Center
High · Grades 09–12
35 reported students
Public schools near Dumas South El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumas J H Middle · Dumas ISD | 07–08 | 609 | 0.8 mi |
| Dumas Int Middle · Dumas ISD | 05–06 | 619 | 1 mi |
| Dumas H S High · Dumas ISD | 09–12 | 1,192 | 1.3 mi |
| Dumas North El Elementary · Dumas ISD | PK–04 | 738 | 2 mi |
| North Plains Opportunity Center High · Dumas ISD | 09–12 | 35 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dumas South El
What grades does Dumas South El serve?
Dumas South El reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dumas ISD.
How many students attend Dumas South El?
Dumas South El reported 701 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dumas South El?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 701 students and 50.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dumas South El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dumas South El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dumas ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dumas South El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dumas South El in?
Dumas South El is part of Dumas ISD, based in Dumas, TX, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dumas South El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dumas J H (0.8 mi), Dumas Int (1 mi), Dumas H S (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.