- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Prairie, TX
Delmas F Morton El
Federal NCES profile for Delmas F Morton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482142012613
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delmas F Morton El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Delmas F Morton El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delmas F Morton El ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142012613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Delmas F Morton El shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 482142012613 · Grand Prairie, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 17:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
Delmas F Morton El shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Delmas F Morton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Grand Pr
South Grand Prairie H S
3,239 students
- Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie H S
2,817 students
- John a Dubiski
John a Dubiski Career H S
1,574 students
- Ronald W Reaga 885
Ronald W Reagan Middle
885 students
- Grand Prairie 877
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
877 students
- This school 578
Delmas F Morton El
578 students
What this shows Delmas F Morton El reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delmas F Morton El compares
Delmas F Morton 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$11,976
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.0%
African American 11.1%
White 4.8%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Delmas F Morton El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Prairie Isd reports $11,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delmas F Morton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delmas F Morton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,817
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Delmas F Morton El
How many students attend Delmas F Morton El?
Delmas F Morton El has 578 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delmas F Morton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Delmas F Morton El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delmas F Morton El?
83.5% of students at Delmas F Morton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delmas F Morton El?
The largest demographic group at Delmas F Morton El is Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delmas F Morton El?
Delmas F Morton El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Delmas F Morton El rank among elementary schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Delmas F Morton El ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides Delmas F Morton El, Grand Prairie Isd also operates South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students), Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students), and John a Dubiski Career H S (1,574 students). See the Grand Prairie Isd district page for the complete list.