- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dallas, TX
School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove
Federal NCES profile for School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481623013856
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 24
- elementary schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove ranks #7 of 24 elementary schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 481623013856 · Dallas, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 16:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove 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 385
School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove
385 students
What this shows School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove compares
School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.4%
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 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.1%
White 1.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove is less 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 School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove'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 elementary 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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove
How many students attend School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove?
School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove?
The student-teacher ratio at School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove?
79.6% of students at School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove 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 & Gifted in Pleasant Grove?
The largest demographic group at School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove is Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove?
School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 & Gifted in Pleasant Grove rank among elementary schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove ranks #7 of 24 elementary 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 elementary schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove, 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.