- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesquite, TX
Pirrung El
Federal NCES profile for Pirrung El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483039006450
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pirrung El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #13 of 31
- schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pirrung El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pirrung El ranks #13 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Pirrung El held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 483039006450 · Mesquite, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 15.7:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
Pirrung El held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pirrung El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horn H S
Horn H S
2,757 students
- Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S
2,294 students
- North Mesquite
North Mesquite H S
2,099 students
- West Mesquite
West Mesquite H S
1,997 students
- Vroonland - Va
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
1,605 students
- This school 407
Pirrung El
407 students
What this shows Pirrung El reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pirrung El compares
Pirrung 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$12,223
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 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
White 7.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Pirrung El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesquite Isd reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pirrung El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pirrung El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pirrung El
How many students attend Pirrung El?
Pirrung El has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pirrung El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pirrung El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pirrung El?
77.4% of students at Pirrung El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pirrung El?
The largest demographic group at Pirrung El is African American at 57.5% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pirrung El?
Pirrung El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Pirrung El rank among schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Pirrung El ranks #13 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesquite on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides Pirrung El, Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students), Mesquite H S (2,294 students), and North Mesquite H S (2,099 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.