- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Golden Rule Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Golden Rule Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480023709189Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Rule Charter School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #130 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Rule Charter School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Rule Charter School ranks #130 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Golden Rule Charter School · Texas
NCES ID 480023709189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Golden Rule Charter School shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 480023709189 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
490 enr · 10.7:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Golden Rule Desoto (402 students)
Golden Rule Charter School shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Golden Rule Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Golden Rule Charter School
490 students
- Golden Rule De
Golden Rule Desoto
402 students
- Golden Rule So
Golden Rule Southwest
214 students
- Golden Rule 99
Golden Rule
99 students
- Golden Rule Gr 78
Golden Rule Grand Prairie
78 students
- Golden Rule Sc 15
Golden Rule Schools Inc - Wilmer
15 students
What this shows Golden Rule Charter School reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Rule Charter School compares
Golden Rule Charter School is a shrinking 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$12,907
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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.2%
African American 0.8%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, Golden Rule Charter School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Golden Rule Charter School reports $12,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Rule Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Rule Desoto | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Rule Southwest | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Rule | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Rule Grand Prairie | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Rule Schools Inc - Wilmer | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Rule Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Rule Charter School
How many students attend Golden Rule Charter School?
Golden Rule Charter School has 490 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule Charter School is 10.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Golden Rule Charter School?
85.2% of students at Golden Rule Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Rule Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Golden Rule Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Rule Charter School?
Golden Rule Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Golden Rule Charter School rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Rule Charter School ranks #130 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 Golden Rule Charter School?
Besides Golden Rule Charter School, Golden Rule Charter School also operates Golden Rule Desoto (402 students), Golden Rule Southwest (214 students), and Golden Rule (99 students). See the Golden Rule Charter School district page for the complete list.