- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glenn Heights, TX
Frank D Moates El
Federal NCES profile for Frank D Moates El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481686006535
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank D Moates El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Glenn Heights · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank D Moates El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank D Moates El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Glenn Heights, TX.
School address
District: Desoto Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481686006535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Frank D Moates El held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 481686006535 · Glenn Heights, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 14.2:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto H S (1,936 students)
Frank D Moates El held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Frank D Moates El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto H S
Desoto H S
1,936 students
- Curtistene S M 643
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
643 students
- Katherine John 536
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
536 students
- This school 468
Frank D Moates El
468 students
- Cockrell Hill 397
Cockrell Hill El
397 students
- Desoto West Mi 370
Desoto West Middle
370 students
What this shows Frank D Moates El reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank D Moates El compares
Frank D Moates 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$13,676
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
Two or More 5.3%
White 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Frank D Moates El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Isd reports $13,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank D Moates El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtistene S Mccowan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cockrell Hill El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desoto West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank D Moates El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frank D Moates El
How many students attend Frank D Moates El?
Frank D Moates El has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glenn Heights, TX. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank D Moates El?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank D Moates El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Frank D Moates El?
67.7% of students at Frank D Moates El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank D Moates El?
The largest demographic group at Frank D Moates El is African American at 51.9% of enrollment, in Glenn Heights, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank D Moates El?
Frank D Moates El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Frank D Moates El rank among public schools in Glenn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank D Moates El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Glenn Heights, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Desoto Isd?
Besides Frank D Moates El, Desoto Isd also operates Desoto H S (1,936 students), Curtistene S Mccowan Middle (643 students), and Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy (536 students). See the Desoto Isd district page for the complete list.