- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Parkland H S
Federal NCES profile for Parkland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484668005330
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkland H S earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #35 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkland H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkland H S ranks #35 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-92 students YoY
Parkland H S shrank from 1,674 students in 2022-23 to 1,582 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 108.2 → 102.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-92 students YoY 484668005330 · El Paso, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,565 enr · 14.5:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastwood H S (2,295 students)
Parkland H S shrank from 1,674 students in 2022-23 to 1,582 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 108.2 → 102.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Parkland H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastwood H S
Eastwood H S
2,295 students
- Bel Air H S
Bel Air H S
1,866 students
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
1,798 students
- This school
Parkland H S
1,565 students
- J M Hanks H S
J M Hanks H S
1,364 students
- Eastwood Middl
Eastwood Middle
1,280 students
What this shows Parkland H S reports 1,565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkland H S compares
Parkland H S 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,565 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,565
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$14,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
221
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.3%
White 5.2%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Parkland H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ysleta Isd reports $14,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkland H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Valle H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J M Hanks H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkland H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkland H S
How many students attend Parkland H S?
Parkland H S has 1,565 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,674 (2022-23) → 1,582 (2023-24), down 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkland H S is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Parkland H S?
62.4% of students at Parkland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkland H S?
The largest demographic group at Parkland H S is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkland H S?
Parkland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Parkland H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkland H S ranks #35 of 42 high schools in El Paso, 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 El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Ysleta Isd?
Besides Parkland H S, Ysleta Isd also operates Eastwood H S (2,295 students), Bel Air H S (1,866 students), and Del Valle H S (1,798 students). See the Ysleta Isd district page for the complete list.