- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702004135
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #37 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet ranks #37 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 483702004135 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 11.4:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 659
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet
659 students
What this shows Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet compares
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,101
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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
White 10.3%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~659 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet
How many students attend Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet?
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet has 659 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet?
63.0% of students at Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet is African American at 53.3% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet?
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet ranks #37 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 Richardson Isd?
Besides Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.