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Enrollment
400
Elementary
DISTRICT 352 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MULESHOE ISD·NCES 483189003549
Dillman Elementary School
510 W 18TH, MULESHOE, TX 79347 · (806) 272-7383 · Bailey County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL400 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
348 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 82 | 21% |
| Kindergarten | 107 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 102 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 109 | 27% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Dillman Elementary School→Mary Deshazo Elementary School→Watson Junior High School→Muleshoe High School
Based on grade levels within MULESHOE ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Dillman Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 400 | #3,480 of 4,938 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #2,289 of 4,622 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.3% | #3,622 of 4,628 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 87.0% | #1,388 of 4,789 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.0% | #2,699 of 2,838 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
400
+55 (+16%) vs 2020
-5% since 1990-91, when it was 419
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 13.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 400 | 27 | 14.8:1 | 87% (348) |
| 2023-24 | 391 | 27.4 | 14.3:1 | 92% (358) |
| 2022-23 | 403 | 26.6 | 15.2:1 | 92% (372) |
| 2020-21 | 345 | 26 | 13.3:1 | 89% (308) |
| 2017-18 | 408 | 30.5 | 13.4:1 | 88% (360) |
| 2015-16 | 453 | 31 | 14.6:1 | 90% (407) |
| 2010-11 | 479 | 31 | 15.4:1 | 88% (420) |
| 2000-01 | 384 | 28 | 13.7:1 | 83% (317) |
| 1990-91 | 419 | 29 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dillman Elementary School.
About Dillman Elementary School
Dillman Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school serving families in MULESHOE, Texas. It covers pre-K through 2, with a total enrollment of 400 students. Statewide, elementary schools in Texas average about 519 students each.
Dillman Elementary School is one of 4 schools in MULESHOE ISD, which enrolls 1,330 students in total.
Hispanic students are the large majority at Dillman Elementary School, with 86% of enrollment. Other groups make up 13% White. County-wide, 66% of Bailey County residents are Hispanic. By the diversity index, Dillman Elementary School comes in at 24%.
Federal staffing data show 27 full-time-equivalent teachers at Dillman Elementary School and a ratio of 14.8:1. Elementary schools in Texas average about 15.1:1, a similar figure. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 87% of enrollment. That is close to the 86% average for public schools in Bailey County.
Census estimates describe Bailey County this way: median household income is about $61,420, about 15% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 4 public schools in Bailey County, with a combined enrollment of about 1,330.
Nearby, Watson Junior High School is about 1.1 miles away. Dillman Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Town: Remote: in a town far from an urbanized area.
Federal counts put enrollment at 345 in 2020-21 and 400 in 2024-25, a 16% rise. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 13.3:1; by 2024-25 it was 14.8:1.
To ask about school safety, transportation, and start times, start a discussion on this page. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Bailey County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,913
Census ACS
Median income
$61,420
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,330 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MULESHOE ISD
- Muleshoe High SchoolHigh · 341 students
- Mary Deshazo Elementary SchoolElementary · 304 students
- Watson Junior High SchoolMiddle · 285 students
Other schools in MULESHOE
- Muleshoe High SchoolHigh · 341 students
- Mary Deshazo Elementary SchoolElementary · 304 students
- Watson Junior High SchoolMiddle · 285 students
Nearby schools
- Watson Junior High School1.1 mi · 285
- Muleshoe High School1.1 mi · 341
- Mary Deshazo Elementary School1.1 mi · 304
- Lazbuddie School13.6 mi · 127
- Sudan Elementary School17.1 mi · 272
- Sudan High School17.1 mi · 180
Frequently asked questions
About Dillman Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Dillman Elementary School?
Dillman Elementary School enrolls approximately 400 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Dillman Elementary School serve?
Dillman Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many teachers does Dillman Elementary School have?
Dillman Elementary School employs 27 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.
How diverse is Dillman Elementary School?
Dillman Elementary School reports a student body of 13% White, 86% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Dillman Elementary School?
Dillman Elementary School is overseen by MULESHOE ISD in Bailey County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.