- Enrollment
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irving, TX
Great Hearts Irving
Federal NCES profile for Great Hearts Irving, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480144113211Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Hearts Irving earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Great Hearts Irving has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Hearts Irving ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Irving, TX.
School address
District: Great Hearts Texas · Texas
NCES ID 480144113211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Great Hearts Irving shrank from 817 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 480144113211 · Irving, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
719 enr · 21.1:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Hearts Northern Oaks (1,430 students)
Great Hearts Irving shrank from 817 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Great Hearts Irving in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Hearts N
Great Hearts Northern Oaks
1,430 students
- Great Hearts F
Great Hearts Forest Heights
1,335 students
- Great Hearts W
Great Hearts Western Hills
1,326 students
- Great Hearts L
Great Hearts Lakeside
1,279 students
- Great Hearts L
Great Hearts Live Oak
1,153 students
- This school
Great Hearts Irving
719 students
What this shows Great Hearts Irving reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Hearts Irving compares
Great Hearts Irving 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 79% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,207
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
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 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
Asian 49.2%
White 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Great Hearts Irving is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Great Hearts Texas reports $10,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Great Hearts Irving Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Northern Oaks | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Great Hearts Forest Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Hearts Western Hills | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Hearts Lakeside | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Hearts Live Oak | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Hearts Irving's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Great Hearts Irving
How many students attend Great Hearts Irving?
Great Hearts Irving has 719 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Hearts Irving?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Hearts Irving is 21.1:1, which is 44% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Great Hearts Irving?
12.9% of students at Great Hearts Irving are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Hearts Irving?
The largest demographic group at Great Hearts Irving is Asian at 49.2% of enrollment, in Irving, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Hearts Irving?
Great Hearts Irving has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Great Hearts Irving rank among elementary schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Hearts Irving ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Hearts Texas?
Besides Great Hearts Irving, Great Hearts Texas also operates Great Hearts Northern Oaks (1,430 students), Great Hearts Forest Heights (1,335 students), and Great Hearts Western Hills (1,326 students). See the Great Hearts Texas district page for the complete list.