- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irving, TX
Clifton Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Clifton Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482442008188
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifton Early Childhood earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #32 of 32
- schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifton Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton Early Childhood ranks #32 of 32 schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Clifton Early Childhood grew from 431 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 482442008188 · Irving, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 19.1:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
Clifton Early Childhood grew from 431 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clifton Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- Jack E Singley
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- Brandenburg El 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- This school 420
Clifton Early Childhood
420 students
What this shows Clifton Early Childhood reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifton Early Childhood compares
Clifton Early Childhood 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 | 90.3% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 61% | - | - |
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.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
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.
Funding equity
$12,187
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 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.8%
African American 26.9%
Asian 12.6%
White 5.5%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Clifton Early Childhood is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifton Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifton Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifton Early Childhood
How many students attend Clifton Early Childhood?
Clifton Early Childhood has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifton Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifton Early Childhood 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 Clifton Early Childhood?
90.3% of students at Clifton Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifton Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Clifton Early Childhood is Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment, in Irving, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifton Early Childhood?
Clifton Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clifton Early Childhood rank among schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton Early Childhood ranks #32 of 32 schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Clifton Early Childhood, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.