- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Martin Weiss El
Federal NCES profile for Martin Weiss El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623001382
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Weiss El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #134 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Weiss El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Weiss El ranks #134 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Martin Weiss El held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 481623001382 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 14.2:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Martin Weiss El held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Martin Weiss 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 427
Martin Weiss El
427 students
What this shows Martin Weiss El reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Weiss El compares
Martin Weiss 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 52% | 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
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.2%
African American 19.4%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Martin Weiss 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 Martin Weiss El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower 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 Martin Weiss 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Weiss El
How many students attend Martin Weiss El?
Martin Weiss El has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Weiss El?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Weiss El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Martin Weiss El?
94.0% of students at Martin Weiss El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Weiss El?
The largest demographic group at Martin Weiss El is Hispanic or Latino at 78.2% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Weiss El?
Martin Weiss El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Martin Weiss El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Weiss El ranks #134 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 Martin Weiss 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.