- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Parkhill J H
Federal NCES profile for Parkhill J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483702005585
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkhill J H earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #15 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkhill J H has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkhill J H ranks #15 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Parkhill J H held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 483702005585 · Dallas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 15.9:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Parkhill J H held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Parkhill J H 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 650
Parkhill J H
650 students
What this shows Parkhill J H reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkhill J H compares
Parkhill J H 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Parkhill J H 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 Parkhill J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkhill J H'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 middle 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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkhill J H
How many students attend Parkhill J H?
Parkhill J H has 650 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkhill J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkhill J H is 15.9:1, which is 8% 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 Parkhill J H?
39.1% of students at Parkhill J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkhill J H?
The largest demographic group at Parkhill J H is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkhill J H?
Parkhill J H 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 Parkhill J H rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkhill J H ranks #15 of 52 middle 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 middle schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Parkhill J H, 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.