How do these schools compare?
| Metric | BIG SPRINGS EL | FOREST MEADOW J H |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GARLAND, TX | DALLAS, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 403 | 1,211 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.0% | 64.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | BIG SPRINGS EL | FOREST MEADOW J H |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,946 | $16,946 |
| District | RICHARDSON ISD | RICHARDSON ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | BIG SPRINGS EL | FOREST MEADOW J H |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.0% | 20.0% |
| African American | 18.6% | 33.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.3% | 32.9% |
| Asian | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | BIG SPRINGS EL | FOREST MEADOW J H |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 403:1 | 403.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.4% | 18.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 146 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.