- Enrollment
- 4,068
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irving, TX
Canyon Ranch El
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Ranch El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481521013648
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Ranch El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Ranch El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Ranch El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Canyon Ranch El shrank from 764 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 50.8 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 481521013648 · Irving, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 14.1:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Coppell H S (4,068 students)
Canyon Ranch El shrank from 764 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 50.8 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Canyon Ranch El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coppell H S
Coppell H S
4,068 students
- Coppell Middle 1,230
Coppell Middle West
1,230 students
- Coppell Middle 1,120
Coppell Middle East
1,120 students
- Coppell Middle 1,006
Coppell Middle North
1,006 students
- This school 705
Canyon Ranch El
705 students
- Richard J Lee 663
Richard J Lee El
663 students
What this shows Canyon Ranch El reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Ranch El compares
Canyon 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 89% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$10,455
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 705 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 84.4%
White 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Canyon Ranch El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coppell Isd reports $10,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Ranch El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppell H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppell Middle West | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppell Middle East | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppell Middle North | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard J Lee El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Ranch El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Ranch El
How many students attend Canyon Ranch El?
Canyon Ranch El has 705 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 764 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Ranch El?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Ranch El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Canyon Ranch El?
6.8% of students at Canyon Ranch El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Ranch El?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Ranch El is Asian at 84.4% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Ranch El?
Canyon 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 Canyon Ranch El rank among elementary schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Ranch El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Irving, 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 Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Coppell Isd?
Besides Canyon Ranch El, Coppell Isd also operates Coppell H S (4,068 students), Coppell Middle West (1,230 students), and Coppell Middle East (1,120 students). See the Coppell Isd district page for the complete list.