- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481305011190
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #21 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Early College H S has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early College H S ranks #21 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305011190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Early College H S held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 481305011190 · Dallas, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 22.7:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner H S (2,035 students)
Early College H S held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner H S
Turner H S
2,035 students
- Smith H S
Smith H S
1,971 students
- Creekview H S
Creekview H S
1,686 students
- Polk Middle
Polk Middle
974 students
- Blalack Middle
Blalack Middle
931 students
- This school 363
Early College H S
363 students
What this shows Early College H S reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early College H S compares
Early College H S 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 54% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,227
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.6%
African American 9.9%
White 9.1%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Early College H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd reports $13,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smith H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Polk Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blalack Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high 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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Early College H S
How many students attend Early College H S?
Early College H S has 363 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College H S is 22.7:1, which is 54% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early College H S?
64.6% of students at Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College H S?
Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Early College H S rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College H S ranks #21 of 53 high 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 high schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides Early College H S, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students), Smith H S (1,971 students), and Creekview H S (1,686 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.