- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dallas, TX
Sheffield El
Federal NCES profile for Sheffield El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481305021019
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheffield El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #19 of 24
- elementary schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheffield El has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheffield El ranks #19 of 24 elementary schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305021019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+138 students YoY
Sheffield El grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (+28.4%).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+138 students YoY 481305021019 · Dallas, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 19.4:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner H S (2,035 students)
Sheffield El grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (+28.4%). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sheffield El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner H S
Turner H S
2,035 students
- Smith H S
Smith H S
1,971 students
- Creekview H S
Creekview H S
1,686 students
- Polk Middle
Polk Middle
974 students
- Blalack Middle
Blalack Middle
931 students
- This school 658
Sheffield El
658 students
What this shows Sheffield El reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheffield El compares
Sheffield El 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
658
Bigger than 77% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$13,227
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.7%
African American 24.2%
White 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Sheffield El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd reports $13,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheffield El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smith H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Polk Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blalack Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheffield El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheffield El
How many students attend Sheffield El?
Sheffield El has 658 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), up 138.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheffield El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheffield El is 19.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheffield El?
79.6% of students at Sheffield El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheffield El?
The largest demographic group at Sheffield El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheffield El?
Sheffield El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Sheffield El rank among elementary schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheffield El ranks #19 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 Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides Sheffield El, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students), Smith H S (1,971 students), and Creekview H S (1,686 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.