- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richardson, TX
Dartmouth El
Federal NCES profile for Dartmouth El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702004129
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dartmouth El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dartmouth El has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dartmouth El ranks #8 of 13 schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483702004129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Dartmouth El held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.9 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 483702004129 · Richardson, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 16.3:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Dartmouth El held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.9 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dartmouth El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 425
Dartmouth El
425 students
What this shows Dartmouth El reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dartmouth El compares
Dartmouth 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,101
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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 35.3%
African American 20.7%
Asian 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Dartmouth El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dartmouth El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dartmouth El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dartmouth El
How many students attend Dartmouth El?
Dartmouth El has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richardson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth El is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dartmouth El?
39.2% of students at Dartmouth El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dartmouth El?
The largest demographic group at Dartmouth El is White at 35.3% of enrollment, in Richardson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dartmouth El?
Dartmouth El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Dartmouth El rank among schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dartmouth El ranks #8 of 13 schools in Richardson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richardson on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Dartmouth El, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.