- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623001285
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #121 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy ranks #121 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 481623001285 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 13.9:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy 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 446
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy
446 students
What this shows Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy compares
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.4%
African American 5.6%
White 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy 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 Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy'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 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy
How many students attend Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy?
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy?
91.9% of students at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy?
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy ranks #121 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 Dallas Isd?
Besides Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy, 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.