- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Carolyn G Bukhair El
Federal NCES profile for Carolyn G Bukhair El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702010603
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carolyn G Bukhair El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #134 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carolyn G Bukhair El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carolyn G Bukhair El ranks #134 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Carolyn G Bukhair El held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 483702010603 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 14.8:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Carolyn G Bukhair El held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carolyn G Bukhair El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 694
Carolyn G Bukhair El
694 students
What this shows Carolyn G Bukhair El reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carolyn G Bukhair El compares
Carolyn G Bukhair El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,101
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
African American 4.8%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Carolyn G Bukhair El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carolyn G Bukhair El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carolyn G Bukhair El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~694 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carolyn G Bukhair El
How many students attend Carolyn G Bukhair El?
Carolyn G Bukhair El has 694 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolyn G Bukhair El?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolyn G Bukhair El is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carolyn G Bukhair El?
95.5% of students at Carolyn G Bukhair El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carolyn G Bukhair El?
The largest demographic group at Carolyn G Bukhair El is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carolyn G Bukhair El?
Carolyn G Bukhair El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Carolyn G Bukhair El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Carolyn G Bukhair El ranks #134 of 232 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 schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Carolyn G Bukhair El, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.