- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irving, TX
Farine El
Federal NCES profile for Farine El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482442002721
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farine El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools.
- #22 of 32
- schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Farine El has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farine El ranks #22 of 32 schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Farine El held near 883 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 482442002721 · Irving, TX Other · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 16.4:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
Farine El held near 883 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Farine El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- Jack E Singley
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- Brandenburg El 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- This school 916
Farine El
916 students
What this shows Farine El reports 916 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farine El compares
Farine El 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$12,187
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
African American 12.9%
White 8.0%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Farine El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farine El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farine El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~916 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farine El
How many students attend Farine El?
Farine El has 916 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 883 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farine El?
The student-teacher ratio at Farine El is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farine El?
75.9% of students at Farine El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farine El?
The largest demographic group at Farine El is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farine El?
Farine El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Farine El rank among schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Farine El ranks #22 of 32 schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Farine El, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.