- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irving, TX
Schulze El
Federal NCES profile for Schulze El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482442002727
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schulze El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 32
- schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Schulze El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schulze El ranks #8 of 32 schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Schulze El held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 482442002727 · Irving, TX Other · MID · TRAD
811 enr · 18.9:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
Schulze El held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Schulze El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- Jack E Singley
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- Brandenburg El 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- This school 811
Schulze El
811 students
What this shows Schulze El reports 811 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schulze El compares
Schulze 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,187
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.4%
White 4.9%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Schulze El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schulze El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schulze El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~811 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schulze El
How many students attend Schulze El?
Schulze El has 811 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schulze El?
The student-teacher ratio at Schulze El is 18.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schulze El?
89.5% of students at Schulze El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schulze El?
The largest demographic group at Schulze El is Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schulze El?
Schulze El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Schulze El rank among schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Schulze El ranks #8 of 32 schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Schulze El, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.