- Enrollment
- 3,535
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
Moore El
Federal NCES profile for Moore El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480870021052
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moore El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #21 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Moore El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moore El ranks #21 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Arlington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480870021052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Moore El held near 905 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.3 → 58.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 480870021052 · Arlington, TX Other · MID · TRAD
839 enr · 14.7:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin H S (3,535 students)
Moore El held near 905 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.3 → 58.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Moore El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin H S
Martin H S
3,535 students
- Sam Houston H
Sam Houston H S
3,208 students
- Arlington H S
Arlington H S
2,580 students
- Lamar H S
Lamar H S
2,457 students
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,140 students
- This school 839
Moore El
839 students
What this shows Moore El reports 839 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moore El compares
Moore 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$11,746
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 19.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Moore El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington Isd reports $11,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moore El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moore El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,208
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~839 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moore El
How many students attend Moore El?
Moore El has 839 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 933 (2022-23) → 905 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moore El?
The student-teacher ratio at Moore El is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moore El?
45.2% of students at Moore El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moore El?
The largest demographic group at Moore El is White 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 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moore El?
Moore 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 Moore El rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Moore El ranks #21 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.
What other schools are in Arlington Isd?
Besides Moore El, Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students), Sam Houston H S (3,208 students), and Arlington H S (2,580 students). See the Arlington Isd district page for the complete list.