- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
West Dallas Stem School
Federal NCES profile for West Dallas Stem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 82/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623013551
👥 S:T ratio 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Dallas Stem School earns 82/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 82
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Dallas Stem School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Dallas Stem School ranks #1 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-267 students YoY
West Dallas Stem School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-71.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-267 students YoY 481623013551 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 4.4:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 82
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
West Dallas Stem School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-71.6%). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Dallas Stem School 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 124
West Dallas Stem School
124 students
What this shows West Dallas Stem School reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Dallas Stem School compares
West Dallas Stem School 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 | 4.4:1 | ▼ 70% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
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
4.4:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
Student demographics
African American 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
White 7.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, West Dallas Stem School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Dallas Stem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Similar 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 West Dallas Stem School'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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Dallas Stem School
How many students attend West Dallas Stem School?
West Dallas Stem School has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), down 267.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Dallas Stem School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Dallas Stem School is 4.4:1, which is 70% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 72% 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 West Dallas Stem School?
84.5% of students at West Dallas Stem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Dallas Stem School?
The largest demographic group at West Dallas Stem School is African American at 52.4% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Dallas Stem School?
West Dallas Stem School has a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Dallas Stem School rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, West Dallas Stem School ranks #1 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 West Dallas Stem School, 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.