GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL

DESOTO, Texas — 6 schools

1,450
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$10,901
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL operates 6 public schools serving 1,450 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,298 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Dallas County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,901 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.9% local, 78.5% state, and 19.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #520 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 301.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% African American, 1.5% White across the district's schools.

Golden Rule Charter School accounts for 37.8% of all GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL school enrollment varies 33× across entities

GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL school enrollment ranges from 15 students (lowest) to 490 students (highest), a spread of 475 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 78.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL student-counselor ratio is 302:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL is typically wider than the GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL chronic absenteeism rate is 14.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.6%
Federal
78.5%
State
1.9%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
520 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Dallas County county, where this district is located.

$1,582
Studio/mo
$1,648
1 BR/mo
$1,931
2 BR/mo
$2,431
3 BR/mo
$3,091
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL.

White 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%
African American 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

301.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL

School Enrollment
Golden Rule Charter School
Charter
490
Golden Rule Desoto
Charter
402
Golden Rule Southwest
Charter
214
Golden Rule
Charter
99
Golden Rule Grand Prairie
Charter
78
Golden Rule Schools Inc - Wilmer
Charter
15

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL?

GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL has 6 schools, including 6 other. Total enrollment is 1,450 students.

How much does GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL spend per student?

GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL spends $10,901 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #520 in Texas.

What is the average rent near GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Dallas County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL?

GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL students are 93.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% African American, 1.5% White, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL?

GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #520 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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