- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
William Lipscomb El
Federal NCES profile for William Lipscomb El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623001305
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Lipscomb El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #84 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
William Lipscomb El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Lipscomb El ranks #84 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
William Lipscomb El shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 481623001305 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 14.3:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
William Lipscomb El shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
William Lipscomb El 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 387
William Lipscomb El
387 students
What this shows William Lipscomb El reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Lipscomb El compares
William Lipscomb El 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.9%
White 14.2%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, William Lipscomb El is more 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 William Lipscomb El 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Lipscomb El'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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Lipscomb El
How many students attend William Lipscomb El?
William Lipscomb El has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Lipscomb El?
The student-teacher ratio at William Lipscomb El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 William Lipscomb El?
66.6% of students at William Lipscomb El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Lipscomb El?
The largest demographic group at William Lipscomb El is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Lipscomb El?
William Lipscomb El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 William Lipscomb El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, William Lipscomb El ranks #84 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 William Lipscomb El, 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.