- Enrollment
- 4,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Charles Acton El
Federal NCES profile for Charles Acton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481764001521
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Acton El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #190 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Acton El has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Acton El ranks #190 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Charles Acton El held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 481764001521 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 16.8:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Duncanville H S (4,399 students)
Charles Acton El held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Charles Acton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Duncanville H
Duncanville H S
4,399 students
- G W Kennemer M 795
G W Kennemer Middle
795 students
- James R Bilhar 541
James R Bilhartz Jr El
541 students
- This school 537
Charles Acton El
537 students
- William Lee Ha 529
William Lee Hastings El
529 students
- William H Byrd 517
William H Byrd Middle
517 students
What this shows Charles Acton El reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Acton El compares
Charles Acton 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$12,244
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
African American 44.9%
Two or More 3.4%
White 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Charles Acton El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duncanville Isd reports $12,244 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Acton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G W Kennemer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James R Bilhartz Jr El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Lee Hastings El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William H Byrd Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Acton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- 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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Acton El
How many students attend Charles Acton El?
Charles Acton El has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Acton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Acton El is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles Acton El?
79.4% of students at Charles Acton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Acton El?
The largest demographic group at Charles Acton El is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Acton El?
Charles Acton El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Charles Acton El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Acton El ranks #190 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 Duncanville Isd?
Besides Charles Acton El, Duncanville Isd also operates Duncanville H S (4,399 students), G W Kennemer Middle (795 students), and James R Bilhartz Jr El (541 students). See the Duncanville Isd district page for the complete list.