- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted
Federal NCES profile for K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623001332
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #64 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted ranks #64 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 481623001332 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 11.5:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted 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 427
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted
427 students
What this shows K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted compares
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
African American 20.8%
White 7.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted is more 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 K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted'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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted
How many students attend K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted?
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted?
The student-teacher ratio at K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted is 11.5:1, 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 K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted?
78.2% of students at K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted?
The largest demographic group at K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted?
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted 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 K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted, 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.