- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Balch Springs, TX
Floyd El
Federal NCES profile for Floyd El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483039003404
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Floyd El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Balch Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Floyd El has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd El ranks #3 of 5 schools in Balch Springs, TX.
School address
District: Mesquite Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483039003404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Floyd El grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 483039003404 · Balch Springs, TX Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 17.8:1 · 94.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
Floyd El grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Floyd El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horn H S
Horn H S
2,757 students
- Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S
2,294 students
- North Mesquite
North Mesquite H S
2,099 students
- West Mesquite
West Mesquite H S
1,997 students
- Vroonland - Va
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
1,605 students
- This school 552
Floyd El
552 students
What this shows Floyd El reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Floyd El compares
Floyd El is a growing 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.1% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,223
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 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.3%
African American 13.9%
White 3.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Floyd El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesquite Isd reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Floyd El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Floyd El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Floyd El
How many students attend Floyd El?
Floyd El has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Balch Springs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd El?
The student-teacher ratio at Floyd El is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Floyd El?
94.1% of students at Floyd El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Floyd El?
The largest demographic group at Floyd El is Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment, in Balch Springs, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Floyd El?
Floyd El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Floyd El rank among schools in Balch Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd El ranks #3 of 5 schools in Balch Springs, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Balch Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides Floyd 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.