Enrollment
1,772
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
Mansfield Summit H S
Federal NCES profile for Mansfield Summit H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482892009049
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mansfield Summit H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #51 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mansfield Summit H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Summit H S ranks #51 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892009049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
127.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mansfield Summit H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mansfield Summit H S
Mansfield Summit H S is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Arlington, Texas, enrolling 1,772 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.5% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,772 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 252 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #209, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mansfield Isd spends $10,247 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students) and Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students) alongside Mansfield Summit H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mansfield Summit H S compares
Mansfield Summit H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,772 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,772
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$10,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
White 15.4%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Mansfield Summit H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mansfield Isd, which includes Mansfield Summit H S.
$10,247
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 33.7%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mansfield Summit H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlene Mckinzey Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mansfield Summit H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,772 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mansfield Summit H S
How many students attend Mansfield Summit H S?
Mansfield Summit H S has 1,772 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Summit H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Summit H S is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Mansfield Summit H S?
58.5% of students at Mansfield Summit H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mansfield Summit H S?
The largest demographic group at Mansfield Summit H S is African American at 41.6% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mansfield Summit H S?
Mansfield Summit H S has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mansfield Summit H S rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Summit H S ranks #51 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
Is Mansfield Summit H S a good school?
Mansfield Summit H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides Mansfield Summit H S, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.
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