- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Forest Lane Academy
Federal NCES profile for Forest Lane Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702008193
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Lane Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #207 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Lane Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Lane Academy ranks #207 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Forest Lane Academy held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 483702008193 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 13.6:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Forest Lane Academy held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Forest Lane Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 625
Forest Lane Academy
625 students
What this shows Forest Lane Academy reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Lane Academy compares
Forest Lane Academy 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$12,101
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 625 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 54.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Asian 10.7%
White 5.3%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Forest Lane Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Lane Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Lane Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Lane Academy
How many students attend Forest Lane Academy?
Forest Lane Academy has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Lane Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Lane Academy is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Lane Academy?
89.1% of students at Forest Lane Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Lane Academy?
The largest demographic group at Forest Lane Academy is African American at 54.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Lane Academy?
Forest Lane Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Forest Lane Academy rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Lane Academy ranks #207 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.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Forest Lane Academy, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.