Enrollment
891
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Dr Linda Henrie El
Federal NCES profile for Dr Linda Henrie El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483039013041
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Linda Henrie El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #134 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Linda Henrie El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Linda Henrie El ranks #134 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Linda Henrie El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Linda Henrie El
Dr Linda Henrie El is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Dallas, Texas, enrolling 891 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 891 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,257 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #410.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 782 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students) and Mesquite H S (2,294 students) alongside Dr Linda Henrie El.
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 Dr Linda Henrie El compares
Dr Linda Henrie El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 891 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
891
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,612
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 782 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 93.6%
White 3.7%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Dr Linda Henrie El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mesquite Isd, which includes Dr Linda Henrie El.
$11,612
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 54.7%
Federal 14.9%
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 Dr Linda Henrie El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Linda Henrie El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other 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 (~891 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Linda Henrie El
How many students attend Dr Linda Henrie El?
Dr Linda Henrie El has 891 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Linda Henrie El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Linda Henrie El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Linda Henrie El?
87.8% of students at Dr Linda Henrie El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Linda Henrie El?
The largest demographic group at Dr Linda Henrie El is Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Linda Henrie El?
Dr Linda Henrie El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Dr Linda Henrie El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Linda Henrie El ranks #134 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
Is Dr Linda Henrie El a good school?
Dr Linda Henrie El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also less 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 Mesquite Isd?
Besides Dr Linda Henrie El, Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students), Mesquite H S (2,294 students), and North Mesquite H S (2,099 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.
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