- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Prestonwood El
Federal NCES profile for Prestonwood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702004150
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prestonwood El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #64 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Prestonwood El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prestonwood El ranks #64 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Prestonwood El grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 483702004150 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 13.5:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Prestonwood El grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Prestonwood 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 474
Prestonwood El
474 students
What this shows Prestonwood El reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prestonwood El compares
Prestonwood 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
African American 10.8%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Prestonwood 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 Prestonwood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prestonwood 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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prestonwood El
How many students attend Prestonwood El?
Prestonwood El has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prestonwood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Prestonwood El is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Prestonwood El?
34.5% of students at Prestonwood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prestonwood El?
The largest demographic group at Prestonwood El is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prestonwood El?
Prestonwood El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Prestonwood El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Prestonwood El ranks #64 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 Prestonwood 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.