Enrollment
619
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington, TX
Della Icenhower Int
Federal NCES profile for Della Icenhower Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482892011028
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Della Icenhower Int earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Della Icenhower Int has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Della Icenhower Int ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892011028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Della Icenhower Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Della Icenhower Int
Della Icenhower Int is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Arlington, Texas, enrolling 619 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,471 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #308.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mansfield Isd spends $10,247 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 217 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 619 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students) and Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students) alongside Della Icenhower Int.
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 Della Icenhower Int compares
Della Icenhower Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$10,247
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 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
African American 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Asian 13.1%
White 9.7%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Della Icenhower Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mansfield Isd, which includes Della Icenhower Int.
$10,247
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 33.7%
Federal 11.5%
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 Della Icenhower Int 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Della Icenhower Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~619 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Della Icenhower Int
How many students attend Della Icenhower Int?
Della Icenhower Int has 619 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Della Icenhower Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Della Icenhower Int is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Della Icenhower Int?
54.8% of students at Della Icenhower Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Della Icenhower Int?
The largest demographic group at Della Icenhower Int is African American at 49.3% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Della Icenhower Int?
Della Icenhower Int has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Della Icenhower Int rank among elementary schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Della Icenhower Int ranks #3 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.
Is Della Icenhower Int a good school?
Della Icenhower Int earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. 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 Mansfield Isd?
Besides Della Icenhower Int, 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.
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