- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Golden Rule
Federal NCES profile for Golden Rule, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480023711465Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Rule earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Rule has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Rule ranks #9 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Golden Rule Charter School · Texas
NCES ID 480023711465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Golden Rule grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE held 8.9 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 480023711465 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
99 enr · 12.4:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Golden Rule Charter School (490 students)
Golden Rule grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE held 8.9 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Golden Rule in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Golden Rule Ch
Golden Rule Charter School
490 students
- Golden Rule De
Golden Rule Desoto
402 students
- Golden Rule So
Golden Rule Southwest
214 students
- This school 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 reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Rule compares
Golden Rule 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%
White 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Golden Rule is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Rule Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Rule Desoto | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Rule Southwest | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Rule Grand Prairie | Similar size | Similar 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's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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 (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Rule
How many students attend Golden Rule?
Golden Rule has 99 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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?
78.9% of students at Golden Rule are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Rule?
The largest demographic group at Golden Rule is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Rule?
Golden Rule has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Golden Rule rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Rule ranks #9 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, Golden Rule Charter School also operates Golden Rule Charter School (490 students), Golden Rule Desoto (402 students), and Golden Rule Southwest (214 students). See the Golden Rule Charter School district page for the complete list.