At a glance
Reported students
374
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496
Tom C Gooch El: 374 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 357
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Tom C Gooch El
Tom C Gooch El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Dallas. It is one of 237 current school records connected to Dallas ISD. NCES reports 374 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (83.2%) and Black (8.6%). English learners represent 56.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Tom C Gooch El
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.99 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 56.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.99
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.8%
- Hispanic83.2%
- Black8.6%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dallas ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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371 reported students
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369 reported students
Geneva Heights El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
W a Blair El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
367 reported students
William Lipscomb El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
387 reported students
H I Holland El at Lisbon
Elementary · Grades PK–05
361 reported students
Public schools near Tom C Gooch El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry C Withers El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 447 | 1 mi |
| Nathan Adams El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 435 | 1 mi |
| Chapel Hill Preparatory-A Personalized Lrning Sch Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 404 | 1.2 mi |
| Everette Lee Degolyer El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 413 | 1.3 mi |
| George Herbert Walker Bush El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 834 | 1.6 mi |
| Prestonwood Montessori at E D Walker Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 410 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tom C Gooch El
What grades does Tom C Gooch El serve?
Tom C Gooch El reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dallas ISD.
How many students attend Tom C Gooch El?
Tom C Gooch El reported 374 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 357 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tom C Gooch El?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 374 students and 27.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tom C Gooch El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tom C Gooch El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dallas ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tom C Gooch El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tom C Gooch El in?
Tom C Gooch El is part of Dallas ISD, based in Dallas, TX, which operates 237 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tom C Gooch El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harry C Withers El (1 mi), Nathan Adams El (1 mi), Chapel Hill Preparatory-A Personalized Lrning Sch (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.