- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623001380
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #95 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy ranks #95 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy grew from 398 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+23.6%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 481623001380 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 15.2:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy grew from 398 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+23.6%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Walnut Hill International 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 516
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy
516 students
What this shows Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy compares
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
White 7.6%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Walnut Hill International 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 Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Hill International 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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy
How many students attend Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy?
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), up 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy?
73.6% of students at Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy?
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy ranks #95 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 Walnut Hill International 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.