- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington, TX
D P Morris El
Federal NCES profile for D P Morris El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482892008037
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D P Morris El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
D P Morris El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D P Morris El ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892008037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
D P Morris El held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 482892008037 · Arlington, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 13.6:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
D P Morris El held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
D P Morris El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 545
D P Morris El
545 students
What this shows D P Morris El reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How D P Morris El compares
D P Morris 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,678
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 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.0%
African American 23.3%
White 8.1%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, D P Morris El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D P Morris El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D P Morris El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about D P Morris El
How many students attend D P Morris El?
D P Morris El has 545 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at D P Morris El?
The student-teacher ratio at D P Morris El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 D P Morris El?
64.9% of students at D P Morris El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D P Morris El?
The largest demographic group at D P Morris El is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D P Morris El?
D P Morris El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 D P Morris El rank among elementary schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, D P Morris El ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides D P Morris El, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.