- Enrollment
- 3,535
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
Rankin El
Federal NCES profile for Rankin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480870000258
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rankin El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #46 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rankin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rankin El ranks #46 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Arlington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480870000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Rankin El held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 480870000258 · Arlington, TX Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 13.4:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin H S (3,535 students)
Rankin El held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rankin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin H S
Martin H S
3,535 students
- Sam Houston H
Sam Houston H S
3,208 students
- Arlington H S
Arlington H S
2,580 students
- Lamar H S
Lamar H S
2,457 students
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,140 students
- This school 562
Rankin El
562 students
What this shows Rankin El reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rankin El compares
Rankin 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$11,746
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 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.1%
African American 6.6%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Rankin El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington Isd reports $11,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rankin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rankin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,208
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rankin El
How many students attend Rankin El?
Rankin El has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rankin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rankin El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Rankin El?
92.2% of students at Rankin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rankin El?
The largest demographic group at Rankin El is Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rankin El?
Rankin El 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 Rankin El rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Rankin El ranks #46 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington Isd?
Besides Rankin El, Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students), Sam Houston H S (3,208 students), and Arlington H S (2,580 students). See the Arlington Isd district page for the complete list.