- Enrollment
- 3,535
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
Berry El
Federal NCES profile for Berry El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480870000235
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berry El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #32 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Berry El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berry El ranks #32 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Arlington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480870000235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Berry El grew from 613 students in 2022-23 to 657 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 480870000235 · Arlington, TX Other · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 19.1:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin H S (3,535 students)
Berry El grew from 613 students in 2022-23 to 657 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Berry El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin H S
Martin H S
3,535 students
- Sam Houston H
Sam Houston H S
3,208 students
- Arlington H S
Arlington H S
2,580 students
- Lamar H S
Lamar H S
2,457 students
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,140 students
- This school 727
Berry El
727 students
What this shows Berry El reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berry El compares
Berry El is a growing 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$11,746
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.3%
African American 5.9%
White 3.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Berry El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington Isd reports $11,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berry El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berry El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,208
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~727 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berry El
How many students attend Berry El?
Berry El has 727 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berry El?
The student-teacher ratio at Berry El is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berry El?
87.8% of students at Berry El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berry El?
The largest demographic group at Berry El is Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berry El?
Berry El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Berry El rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Berry El ranks #32 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington Isd?
Besides Berry El, Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students), Sam Houston H S (3,208 students), and Arlington H S (2,580 students). See the Arlington Isd district page for the complete list.