Enrollment
537
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corinth, TX
Corinth El
Federal NCES profile for Corinth El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482643021224
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corinth El earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Corinth · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Corinth El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corinth El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Corinth, TX.
School address
District: Lake Dallas Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482643021224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corinth El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corinth El
Corinth El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Corinth, Texas, enrolling 537 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 537 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 995 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #53, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lake Dallas Isd spends $10,975 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lake Dallas Isd also operates Lake Dallas H S (1,283 students) and Lake Dallas Middle (843 students) alongside Corinth El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Corinth El compares
Corinth El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 40% | 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
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,975
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Corinth El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Dallas Isd, which includes Corinth El.
$10,975
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.1%
State 25.6%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Corinth El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Dallas H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Dallas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Shores El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Dallas El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corinth El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Corinth El
How many students attend Corinth El?
Corinth El has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corinth, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corinth El?
The student-teacher ratio at Corinth El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corinth El?
37.2% of students at Corinth El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corinth El?
The largest demographic group at Corinth El is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Corinth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corinth El?
Corinth El has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Corinth El rank among schools in Corinth?
By Resource Investment Index, Corinth El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Corinth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Corinth on the city page.
Is Corinth El a good school?
Corinth El earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lake Dallas Isd?
Besides Corinth El, Lake Dallas Isd also operates Lake Dallas H S (1,283 students), Lake Dallas Middle (843 students), and Shady Shores El (554 students). See the Lake Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.
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