- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker
Federal NCES profile for Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623014091
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #84 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker ranks #84 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (+20.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 481623014091 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 27.3:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (+20.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 410
Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker
410 students
What this shows Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker compares
Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 86% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
White 22.7%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker
How many students attend Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker?
Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker?
The student-teacher ratio at Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker is 27.3:1, which is 86% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker?
49.1% of students at Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker?
The largest demographic group at Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker?
Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Montessori at E D Walker rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker ranks #84 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 Dallas Isd?
Besides Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.