- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Round Rock, TX
Cactus Ranch El
Federal NCES profile for Cactus Ranch El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483808009103
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cactus Ranch El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 26
- schools in Round Rock · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cactus Ranch El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cactus Ranch El ranks #8 of 26 schools in Round Rock, TX.
School address
District: Round Rock Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483808009103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Cactus Ranch El shrank from 743 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 483808009103 · Round Rock, TX Other · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 15.1:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Cactus Ranch El shrank from 743 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cactus Ranch El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 693
Cactus Ranch El
693 students
What this shows Cactus Ranch El reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cactus Ranch El compares
Cactus Ranch 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 96% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$10,955
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 50.9%
White 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Cactus Ranch El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cactus Ranch El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cactus Ranch El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- 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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cactus Ranch El
How many students attend Cactus Ranch El?
Cactus Ranch El has 693 students enrolled. It is a public school in Round Rock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cactus Ranch El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cactus Ranch El is 15.1:1, which is 3% 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 Cactus Ranch El?
2.6% of students at Cactus Ranch El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cactus Ranch El?
The largest demographic group at Cactus Ranch El is Asian at 50.9% of enrollment, in Round Rock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cactus Ranch El?
Cactus Ranch El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Cactus Ranch El rank among schools in Round Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Cactus Ranch El ranks #8 of 26 schools in Round Rock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Round Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Round Rock Isd?
Besides Cactus Ranch El, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.