- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irving, TX
Good El
Federal NCES profile for Good El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482442002722
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Good El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 32
- schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Good El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Good El ranks #3 of 32 schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Good El held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.3 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 482442002722 · Irving, TX Other · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 17:1 · 90.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
Good El held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.3 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Good El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- Jack E Singley
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- Brandenburg El 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- This school 729
Good El
729 students
What this shows Good El reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Good El compares
Good 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$12,187
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%
White 2.6%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.2, Good El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Good El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Good El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Good El
How many students attend Good El?
Good El has 729 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good El?
The student-teacher ratio at Good El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Good El?
90.7% of students at Good El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Good El?
The largest demographic group at Good El is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Good El?
Good El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Good El rank among schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Good El ranks #3 of 32 schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Good El, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.