- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Skyview El
Federal NCES profile for Skyview El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702004158
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyview El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #48 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyview El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview El ranks #48 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Skyview El shrank from 735 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.7 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 483702004158 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 14.9:1 · 84.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Skyview El shrank from 735 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 54.7 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Skyview El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 802
Skyview El
802 students
What this shows Skyview El reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyview El compares
Skyview El is a shrinking 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$12,101
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%
African American 30.7%
Asian 14.5%
White 4.6%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Skyview El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyview El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyview El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~802 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyview El
How many students attend Skyview El?
Skyview El has 802 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyview El?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyview El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyview El?
84.6% of students at Skyview El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyview El?
The largest demographic group at Skyview El is Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyview El?
Skyview El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Skyview El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview El ranks #48 of 232 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 schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Skyview El, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.