- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Moss Haven El
Federal NCES profile for Moss Haven El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702004142
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moss Haven El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools.
- #48 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Moss Haven El has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moss Haven El ranks #48 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Moss Haven El shrank from 521 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 483702004142 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 11.1:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Moss Haven El shrank from 521 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Moss Haven El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 467
Moss Haven El
467 students
What this shows Moss Haven El reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moss Haven El compares
Moss Haven El is a shrinking 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 64% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,101
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 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Moss Haven El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moss Haven El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moss Haven El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Moss Haven El
How many students attend Moss Haven El?
Moss Haven El has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moss Haven El?
The student-teacher ratio at Moss Haven El is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Moss Haven El?
22.3% of students at Moss Haven El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moss Haven El?
The largest demographic group at Moss Haven El is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moss Haven El?
Moss Haven El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Moss Haven El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Moss Haven El ranks #48 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 Richardson Isd?
Besides Moss Haven El, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.