- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Della Icenhower Int shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.9 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 482892011028 · Arlington, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 11.9:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
Della Icenhower Int shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 52.9 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Della Icenhower Int 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 619
Della Icenhower Int
619 students
What this shows Della Icenhower Int reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Della Icenhower Int compares
Della Icenhower Int 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,678
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
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.
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
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,568
- 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 (~619 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.