- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Dallas Park El
Federal NCES profile for Dallas Park El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481591009387
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dallas Park El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #85 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dallas Park El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dallas Park El ranks #85 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Dallas Park El shrank from 520 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 481591009387 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 13.4:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Crowley H S (2,936 students)
Dallas Park El shrank from 520 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dallas Park El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Crowley
North Crowley H S
2,936 students
- Crowley H S
Crowley H S
2,433 students
- Summer Creek M 1,035
Summer Creek Middle
1,035 students
- Richard Allie 1,008
Richard Allie Middle
1,008 students
- Crowley Middle 821
Crowley Middle
821 students
- This school 535
Dallas Park El
535 students
What this shows Dallas Park El reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dallas Park El compares
Dallas Park El is a shrinking 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$12,317
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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
White 11.6%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Dallas Park El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crowley Isd reports $12,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dallas Park El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Crowley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crowley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summer Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Allie Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crowley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dallas Park El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dallas Park El
How many students attend Dallas Park El?
Dallas Park El has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallas Park El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallas Park El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Dallas Park El?
62.5% of students at Dallas Park El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dallas Park El?
The largest demographic group at Dallas Park El is African American at 55.5% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dallas Park El?
Dallas Park El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Dallas Park El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Dallas Park El ranks #85 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Crowley Isd?
Besides Dallas Park El, Crowley Isd also operates North Crowley H S (2,936 students), Crowley H S (2,433 students), and Summer Creek Middle (1,035 students). See the Crowley Isd district page for the complete list.