- Enrollment
- 4,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Duncanville, TX
Merrifield El
Federal NCES profile for Merrifield El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481764001527
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrifield El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Duncanville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrifield El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrifield El ranks #2 of 8 schools in Duncanville, TX.
School address
District: Duncanville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481764001527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Merrifield El grew from 370 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 481764001527 · Duncanville, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 15.7:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Duncanville H S (4,399 students)
Merrifield El grew from 370 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Merrifield El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Duncanville H
Duncanville H S
4,399 students
- G W Kennemer M 795
G W Kennemer Middle
795 students
- James R Bilhar 541
James R Bilhartz Jr El
541 students
- Charles Acton 537
Charles Acton El
537 students
- William Lee Ha 529
William Lee Hastings El
529 students
- This school 393
Merrifield El
393 students
What this shows Merrifield El reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrifield El compares
Merrifield El 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$12,244
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
African American 42.5%
Two or More 1.8%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Merrifield El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duncanville Isd reports $12,244 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merrifield El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G W Kennemer Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James R Bilhartz Jr El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Acton El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Lee Hastings El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrifield El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Merrifield El
How many students attend Merrifield El?
Merrifield El has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Duncanville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrifield El?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrifield El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merrifield El?
85.9% of students at Merrifield El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrifield El?
The largest demographic group at Merrifield El is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Duncanville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrifield El?
Merrifield El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Merrifield El rank among schools in Duncanville?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrifield El ranks #2 of 8 schools in Duncanville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Duncanville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duncanville Isd?
Besides Merrifield El, Duncanville Isd also operates Duncanville H S (4,399 students), G W Kennemer Middle (795 students), and James R Bilhartz Jr El (541 students). See the Duncanville Isd district page for the complete list.