- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richardson, TX
Canyon Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702004128
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Creek El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 13
- schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Creek El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Creek El ranks #4 of 13 schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483702004128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Canyon Creek El grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 483702004128 · Richardson, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 15.6:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Canyon Creek El grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Canyon Creek El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 374
Canyon Creek El
374 students
What this shows Canyon Creek El reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Creek El compares
Canyon Creek El is a growing 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 87% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,101
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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Canyon Creek El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Creek El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Creek El
How many students attend Canyon Creek El?
Canyon Creek El has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richardson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek El is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Creek El?
8.1% of students at Canyon Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Creek El?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Creek El is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Richardson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Creek El?
Canyon Creek El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Canyon Creek El rank among schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Creek El ranks #4 of 13 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 schools in Richardson on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Canyon Creek El, 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.