Enrollment
871
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 482325006971
Mcculloch Intermediate School — Dallas, TX
Federal NCES profile for Mcculloch Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Highland Park Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcculloch Intermediate School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mcculloch Intermediate School reports 871 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 68.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 436 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Highland Park Isd spends $30,472 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 91.1% from local sources (property taxes), 6.3% from the state, and 2.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcculloch Intermediate School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 871 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$30,472
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 436 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 871 Top 85% in Texas — larger than 15% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 68.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 482325006971
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 436:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.1%
In-school suspensions 24
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highland Park Isd, which includes Mcculloch Intermediate School.
$30,472
Per student
+78%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 91.1%
State 6.3%
Federal 2.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,119
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mcculloch Intermediate School
How many students attend Mcculloch Intermediate School?
Mcculloch Intermediate School has 871 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in DALLAS, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcculloch Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcculloch Intermediate School is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcculloch Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Mcculloch Intermediate School is White at 82.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in DALLAS, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcculloch Intermediate School?
Mcculloch Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.