- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irving, TX
John W and Margie Stipes El
Federal NCES profile for John W and Margie Stipes El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482442010599
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John W and Margie Stipes El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #15 of 32
- schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John W and Margie Stipes El has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John W and Margie Stipes El ranks #15 of 32 schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
John W and Margie Stipes El held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 482442010599 · Irving, TX Other · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 20.2:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
John W and Margie Stipes El held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John W and Margie Stipes 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 827
John W and Margie Stipes El
827 students
What this shows John W and Margie Stipes El reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How John W and Margie Stipes El compares
John W and Margie Stipes 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 12.3%
African American 4.8%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, John W and Margie Stipes El is about as mixed as 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 John W and Margie Stipes El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John W and Margie Stipes 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 (~827 students)
Frequently asked questions about John W and Margie Stipes El
How many students attend John W and Margie Stipes El?
John W and Margie Stipes El has 827 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W and Margie Stipes El?
The student-teacher ratio at John W and Margie Stipes El is 20.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John W and Margie Stipes El?
79.4% of students at John W and Margie Stipes El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John W and Margie Stipes El?
The largest demographic group at John W and Margie Stipes El is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John W and Margie Stipes El?
John W and Margie Stipes El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 John W and Margie Stipes El rank among schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, John W and Margie Stipes El ranks #15 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 John W and Margie Stipes 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.