Enrollment
615
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richardson, TX
Arapaho Classical Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Arapaho Classical Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483702004123
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arapaho Classical Magnet earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Arapaho Classical Magnet has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arapaho Classical Magnet ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483702004123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arapaho Classical Magnet compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arapaho Classical Magnet
Arapaho Classical Magnet is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Richardson, Texas, enrolling 615 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.1% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Texas average.
With 615 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 708 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #196.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 615 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students) and Richardson H S (2,669 students) alongside Arapaho Classical Magnet.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arapaho Classical Magnet compares
Arapaho Classical Magnet on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 71% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,721
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 615 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Arapaho Classical Magnet is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richardson Isd, which includes Arapaho Classical Magnet.
$11,721
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 15.3%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arapaho Classical Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arapaho Classical Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arapaho Classical Magnet
How many students attend Arapaho Classical Magnet?
Arapaho Classical Magnet has 615 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richardson, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arapaho Classical Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Arapaho Classical Magnet is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arapaho Classical Magnet?
18.1% of students at Arapaho Classical Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arapaho Classical Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Arapaho Classical Magnet is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Richardson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arapaho Classical Magnet?
Arapaho Classical Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arapaho Classical Magnet rank among elementary schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Arapaho Classical Magnet ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Richardson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Richardson on the city page.
Is Arapaho Classical Magnet a good school?
Arapaho Classical Magnet earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Arapaho Classical Magnet, 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.
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