- Enrollment
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · The Colony, TX
B B Owen El
Federal NCES profile for B B Owen El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482730006442
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B B Owen El earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in The Colony · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
B B Owen El has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B B Owen El ranks #2 of 5 schools in The Colony, TX.
School address
District: Lewisville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482730006442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
B B Owen El held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 482730006442 · The Colony, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 10.1:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewisville H S (4,001 students)
B B Owen El held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
B B Owen El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewisville H S
Lewisville H S
4,001 students
- Hebron H S
Hebron H S
3,668 students
- Flower Mound H
Flower Mound H S
3,426 students
- Marcus H S
Marcus H S
2,998 students
- The Colony H S
The Colony H S
1,803 students
- This school 274
B B Owen El
274 students
What this shows B B Owen El reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How B B Owen El compares
B B Owen El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$12,299
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 5.8%
Largest group: White at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, B B Owen El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewisville Isd reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B B Owen El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hebron H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flower Mound H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcus H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Colony H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B B Owen El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,668
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 3,426
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,998
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about B B Owen El
How many students attend B B Owen El?
B B Owen El has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in The Colony, TX. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at B B Owen El?
The student-teacher ratio at B B Owen El is 10.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 B B Owen El?
39.2% of students at B B Owen El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B B Owen El?
The largest demographic group at B B Owen El is White at 36.1% of enrollment, in The Colony, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B B Owen El?
B B Owen El has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 B B Owen El rank among schools in The Colony?
By Resource Investment Index, B B Owen El ranks #2 of 5 schools in The Colony, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in The Colony on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewisville Isd?
Besides B B Owen El, Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students), Hebron H S (3,668 students), and Flower Mound H S (3,426 students). See the Lewisville Isd district page for the complete list.