- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Kleberg El
Federal NCES profile for Kleberg El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623001296
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kleberg El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #178 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kleberg El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kleberg El ranks #178 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Kleberg El held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 481623001296 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
870 enr · 17.4:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Kleberg El held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kleberg 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 870
Kleberg El
870 students
What this shows Kleberg El reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kleberg El compares
Kleberg 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.6%
African American 20.2%
White 3.8%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Kleberg 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 Kleberg 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 Kleberg 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 (~870 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kleberg El
How many students attend Kleberg El?
Kleberg El has 870 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 816 (2022-23) → 795 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kleberg El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kleberg El is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kleberg El?
85.4% of students at Kleberg El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kleberg El?
The largest demographic group at Kleberg El is Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kleberg El?
Kleberg El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Kleberg El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Kleberg El ranks #178 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 Kleberg 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.