- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
Moises E Molina H S
Federal NCES profile for Moises E Molina H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481623007565
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moises E Molina H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #17 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Moises E Molina H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moises E Molina H S ranks #17 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Moises E Molina H S held near 2,017 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 127.1 → 137.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-57 students YoY 481623007565 · Dallas, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,006 enr · 15.8:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Moises E Molina H S held near 2,017 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount). Teacher FTE added 127.1 → 137.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Moises E Molina 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
- This school
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson H S
1,832 students
What this shows Moises E Molina H S reports 2,006 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moises E Molina H S compares
Moises E Molina H S 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,006 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,006
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%
African American 4.1%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Moises E Molina H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Moises E Molina H S 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moises E Molina 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
- 1,832
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~2,006 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Moises E Molina H S
How many students attend Moises E Molina H S?
Moises E Molina H S has 2,006 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,074 (2022-23) → 2,017 (2023-24), nearly flat (-57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moises E Molina H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Moises E Molina H S is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moises E Molina H S?
87.5% of students at Moises E Molina H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moises E Molina H S?
The largest demographic group at Moises E Molina H S is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moises E Molina H S?
Moises E Molina H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moises E Molina H S rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Moises E Molina H S ranks #17 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 Moises E Molina 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.