- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frisco, TX
Bledsoe El
Federal NCES profile for Bledsoe El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482001010499
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bledsoe El earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 22
- elementary schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bledsoe El has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bledsoe El ranks #1 of 22 elementary schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Bledsoe El held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 482001010499 · Frisco, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 16.2:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Bledsoe El held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bledsoe El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school 663
Bledsoe El
663 students
What this shows Bledsoe El reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bledsoe El compares
Bledsoe 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 91% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,217
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 40.9%
White 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Bledsoe El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bledsoe El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bledsoe El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bledsoe El
How many students attend Bledsoe El?
Bledsoe El has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bledsoe El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bledsoe El is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bledsoe El?
5.4% of students at Bledsoe El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bledsoe El?
The largest demographic group at Bledsoe El is Asian at 40.9% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bledsoe El?
Bledsoe El has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bledsoe El rank among elementary schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Bledsoe El ranks #1 of 22 elementary schools in Frisco, 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 Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Bledsoe El, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.