- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Wallace El
Federal NCES profile for Wallace El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702004164
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallace El earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #23 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallace El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace El ranks #23 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Wallace El held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 483702004164 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 15.6:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Wallace El held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wallace 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 654
Wallace El
654 students
What this shows Wallace El reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallace El compares
Wallace 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
White 29.1%
African American 14.5%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Wallace 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 Wallace El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wallace 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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wallace El
How many students attend Wallace El?
Wallace El has 654 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace El is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wallace El?
52.0% of students at Wallace El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallace El?
The largest demographic group at Wallace El is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallace El?
Wallace El has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Wallace El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace El ranks #23 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 Wallace 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.