- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
Park Crest El
Federal NCES profile for Park Crest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034002039
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Crest El earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #36 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Crest El has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Crest El ranks #36 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Park Crest El grew from 327 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 482034002039 · Garland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 24.4:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Park Crest El grew from 327 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Park Crest El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 562
Park Crest El
562 students
What this shows Park Crest El reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Crest El compares
Park Crest 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 66% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,534
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 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.4%
African American 8.2%
White 5.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Park Crest El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Crest El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Crest El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Crest El
How many students attend Park Crest El?
Park Crest El has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Crest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Crest El is 24.4:1, which is 66% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Crest El?
90.8% of students at Park Crest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Crest El?
The largest demographic group at Park Crest El is Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment, in Garland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Crest El?
Park Crest El has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Park Crest El rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Crest El ranks #36 of 39 schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Park Crest El, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.