- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesquite, TX
Tisinger El
Federal NCES profile for Tisinger El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483039003419
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tisinger El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #16 of 31
- schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tisinger El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tisinger El ranks #16 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Tisinger El held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 483039003419 · Mesquite, TX Other · MID · TRAD
739 enr · 18.9:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
Tisinger El held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tisinger El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horn H S
Horn H S
2,757 students
- Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S
2,294 students
- North Mesquite
North Mesquite H S
2,099 students
- West Mesquite
West Mesquite H S
1,997 students
- Vroonland - Va
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
1,605 students
- This school 739
Tisinger El
739 students
What this shows Tisinger El reports 739 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tisinger El compares
Tisinger 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 | 87.6% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
739
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
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
22.7%
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
$12,223
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.3%
African American 29.4%
White 5.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Tisinger El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesquite Isd reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tisinger El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tisinger El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~739 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tisinger El
How many students attend Tisinger El?
Tisinger El has 739 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tisinger El?
The student-teacher ratio at Tisinger 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 Tisinger El?
87.6% of students at Tisinger El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tisinger El?
The largest demographic group at Tisinger El is Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tisinger El?
Tisinger El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Tisinger El rank among schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Tisinger El ranks #16 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesquite on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides Tisinger El, Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students), Mesquite H S (2,294 students), and North Mesquite H S (2,099 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.