- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy
Federal NCES profile for Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481623001359
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #19 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy ranks #19 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-87 students YoY 481623001359 · Dallas, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 11:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 486
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy
486 students
What this shows Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy compares
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$14,470
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
African American 29.2%
White 3.9%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy
How many students attend Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy?
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy has 486 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), down 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy?
80.8% of students at Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy?
The largest demographic group at Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy?
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy ranks #19 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.