- Enrollment
- 3,535
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Prairie, TX
Farrell El
Federal NCES profile for Farrell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480870021051
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farrell El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #24 of 36
- schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Farrell El has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farrell El ranks #24 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Arlington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480870021051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Farrell El held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 480870021051 · Grand Prairie, TX Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 16.4:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin H S (3,535 students)
Farrell El held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Farrell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin H S
Martin H S
3,535 students
- Sam Houston H
Sam Houston H S
3,208 students
- Arlington H S
Arlington H S
2,580 students
- Lamar H S
Lamar H S
2,457 students
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,140 students
- This school 591
Farrell El
591 students
What this shows Farrell El reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farrell El compares
Farrell 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 | 74.7% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 38% | - | - |
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.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
23.9%
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
$11,746
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 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
Asian 13.2%
White 5.1%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Farrell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington Isd reports $11,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farrell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farrell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,208
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farrell El
How many students attend Farrell El?
Farrell El has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farrell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Farrell 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 Farrell El?
74.7% of students at Farrell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farrell El?
The largest demographic group at Farrell El is African American at 45.7% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farrell El?
Farrell 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 Farrell El rank among schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Farrell El ranks #24 of 36 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 schools in Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington Isd?
Besides Farrell El, Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students), Sam Houston H S (3,208 students), and Arlington H S (2,580 students). See the Arlington Isd district page for the complete list.