- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
School for the Talented and Gifted
Federal NCES profile for School for the Talented and Gifted, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481623005865
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for the Talented and Gifted earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #14 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
School for the Talented and Gifted has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for the Talented and Gifted ranks #14 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
School for the Talented and Gifted held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 481623005865 · Dallas, TX High · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 18.5:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
School for the Talented and Gifted held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
School for the Talented and Gifted 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 555
School for the Talented and Gifted
555 students
What this shows School for the Talented and Gifted reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for the Talented and Gifted compares
School for the Talented and Gifted 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.4%
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 555 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 42.2%
White 33.9%
Asian 12.1%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, School for the Talented and Gifted is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
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 School for the Talented and Gifted 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 School for the Talented and Gifted'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 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about School for the Talented and Gifted
How many students attend School for the Talented and Gifted?
School for the Talented and Gifted has 555 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for the Talented and Gifted?
The student-teacher ratio at School for the Talented and Gifted is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School for the Talented and Gifted?
35.4% of students at School for the Talented and Gifted are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School for the Talented and Gifted?
The largest demographic group at School for the Talented and Gifted is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for the Talented and Gifted?
School for the Talented and Gifted has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 School for the Talented and Gifted rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, School for the Talented and Gifted ranks #14 of 53 high 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 high schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides School for the Talented and Gifted, 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.