- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
L G Pinkston H S
Federal NCES profile for L G Pinkston H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481623001331
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L G Pinkston H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #46 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
L G Pinkston H S has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L G Pinkston H S ranks #46 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
L G Pinkston H S grew from 1,139 students in 2022-23 to 1,224 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 65.4 → 74.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 481623001331 · Dallas, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,264 enr · 19.4:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
L G Pinkston H S grew from 1,139 students in 2022-23 to 1,224 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 65.4 → 74.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
L G Pinkston H S 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 1,264
L G Pinkston H S
1,264 students
What this shows L G Pinkston H S reports 1,264 students on the CCD universe file.
How L G Pinkston H S compares
L G Pinkston H S 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,264 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,264
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.1%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.7%
African American 23.7%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, L G Pinkston H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 L G Pinkston H S 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L G Pinkston H S'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 high 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 (~1,264 students)
Frequently asked questions about L G Pinkston H S
How many students attend L G Pinkston H S?
L G Pinkston H S has 1,264 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,139 (2022-23) → 1,224 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L G Pinkston H S?
The student-teacher ratio at L G Pinkston H S is 19.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L G Pinkston H S?
88.1% of students at L G Pinkston H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L G Pinkston H S?
The largest demographic group at L G Pinkston H S is Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L G Pinkston H S?
L G Pinkston H S 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 L G Pinkston H S rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, L G Pinkston H S ranks #46 of 53 high 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 high schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides L G Pinkston H S, 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.