- Enrollment
- 4,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
James R Bilhartz Jr El
Federal NCES profile for James R Bilhartz Jr El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481764009501
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James R Bilhartz Jr El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #194 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James R Bilhartz Jr El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James R Bilhartz Jr El ranks #194 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
James R Bilhartz Jr El shrank from 532 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 481764009501 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 15.9:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Duncanville H S (4,399 students)
James R Bilhartz Jr El shrank from 532 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James R Bilhartz Jr El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Duncanville H
Duncanville H S
4,399 students
- G W Kennemer M 795
G W Kennemer Middle
795 students
- This school 541
James R Bilhartz Jr El
541 students
- Charles Acton 537
Charles Acton El
537 students
- William Lee Ha 529
William Lee Hastings El
529 students
- William H Byrd 517
William H Byrd Middle
517 students
What this shows James R Bilhartz Jr El reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How James R Bilhartz Jr El compares
James R Bilhartz Jr El 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$12,244
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 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.9%
African American 35.9%
White 4.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, James R Bilhartz Jr El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duncanville Isd reports $12,244 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James R Bilhartz Jr El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G W Kennemer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Acton El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Lee Hastings El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William H Byrd Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James R Bilhartz Jr El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about James R Bilhartz Jr El
How many students attend James R Bilhartz Jr El?
James R Bilhartz Jr El has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James R Bilhartz Jr El?
The student-teacher ratio at James R Bilhartz Jr El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James R Bilhartz Jr El?
81.0% of students at James R Bilhartz Jr El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James R Bilhartz Jr El?
The largest demographic group at James R Bilhartz Jr El is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James R Bilhartz Jr El?
James R Bilhartz Jr El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 James R Bilhartz Jr El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, James R Bilhartz Jr El ranks #194 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 Duncanville Isd?
Besides James R Bilhartz Jr El, Duncanville Isd also operates Duncanville H S (4,399 students), G W Kennemer Middle (795 students), and Charles Acton El (537 students). See the Duncanville Isd district page for the complete list.