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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ABILENE ISD·NCES 480744007449

DAEP

342 COCKERELL, ABILENE, TX 79601 · (325) 794-4150 · Taylor County
GRADES 06–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL96 STUDENTS
Enrollment
96
High
DISTRICT 571 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.9:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
80 students
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
26
Grade 7
10
Grade 8
22
Grade 9
24
Grade 10
8
Grade 11
4
Grade 12
2
Student demographics
White
16%
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
48%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 54%
Black
26%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 13%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Two+
8%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Native American
1%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
57%
Female
43%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
96
+91 (+1820%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 0.3:1
% White
16%
was 40%
% Hispanic
48%
was 40%
% Black
26%
was 20%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About DAEP

Located at 342 COCKERELL, in ABILENE, Texas, DAEP is an one-room-style secondary school that serves 96 students (grades 6 through 12), overseen by ABILENE ISD. Enrollment runs roughly 88% smaller than the state mean of about 796.

Across the 26 schools in ABILENE ISD (14,536 students total), DAEP accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, DAEP records that the largest single group is Hispanic at 48%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 26% Black, 16% White, 8% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 25% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, DAEP has 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting DAEP tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 83% of students at DAEP qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Taylor County runs at roughly 53%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully above the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, Taylor County reports that median household income runs about $67,139, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. DAEP is one of 54 public schools in Taylor County (combined enrollment of about 24,159 students).

The closest other public school is WOODSON CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE, roughly 0.0 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a downtown site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at DAEP has grew 1820%, going from 5 students in 2018 to 96 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 40% to 16% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 0.3:1 in 2018 to 12.1:1 today.

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Taylor County at a glance

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Population
145,863
Census ACS
Median income
$67,139
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
54
24,159 students

Quick facts

School name
DAEP
District
ABILENE ISD
Address
342 COCKERELL, ABILENE, TX 79601
Phone
(325) 794-4150
County
Taylor County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
96
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
80 (83%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
480744007449
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About DAEP
How many students attend DAEP?
DAEP enrolls approximately 96 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does DAEP serve?
DAEP serves grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at DAEP?
Approximately 12.1:1 students per teacher at DAEP.
How diverse is DAEP?
DAEP reports a student body of 16% White, 48% Hispanic, 26% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees DAEP?
DAEP is overseen by ABILENE ISD in Taylor County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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