- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
John J Pershing El
Federal NCES profile for John J Pershing El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623001329
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John J Pershing El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #64 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John J Pershing El has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John J Pershing El ranks #64 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
John J Pershing El grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (+13.9%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 481623001329 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 17.6:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
John J Pershing El grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (+13.9%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John J Pershing El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 457
John J Pershing El
457 students
What this shows John J Pershing El reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How John J Pershing El compares
John J Pershing El 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
African American 10.1%
White 2.8%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, John J Pershing El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John J Pershing El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John J Pershing El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about John J Pershing El
How many students attend John J Pershing El?
John J Pershing El has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J Pershing El?
The student-teacher ratio at John J Pershing El is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John J Pershing El?
85.0% of students at John J Pershing El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John J Pershing El?
The largest demographic group at John J Pershing El is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John J Pershing El?
John J Pershing El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 John J Pershing El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, John J Pershing El ranks #64 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 Dallas Isd?
Besides John J Pershing El, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.