- Enrollment
- 5,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allen, TX
Carlena Chandler El
Federal NCES profile for Carlena Chandler El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480789010490
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlena Chandler El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #14 of 16
- schools in Allen · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlena Chandler El has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlena Chandler El ranks #14 of 16 schools in Allen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+224 students YoY
Carlena Chandler El grew from 556 students in 2022-23 to 780 in 2023-24 (+40.3%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+224 students YoY 480789010490 · Allen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 20.9:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen H S (5,206 students)
Carlena Chandler El grew from 556 students in 2022-23 to 780 in 2023-24 (+40.3%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carlena Chandler El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allen H S
Allen H S
5,206 students
- Lowery Freshma 1,674
Lowery Freshman Center
1,674 students
- Walter & Lois 1,323
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
1,323 students
- Ereckson Middl 1,263
Ereckson Middle
1,263 students
- Lois Lindsey E 792
Lois Lindsey El
792 students
- This school 731
Carlena Chandler El
731 students
What this shows Carlena Chandler El reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlena Chandler El compares
Carlena Chandler 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 79% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,417
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 731 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
White 26.5%
Asian 14.9%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Carlena Chandler El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Isd reports $10,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlena Chandler El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowery Freshman Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter & Lois Curtis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ereckson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lois Lindsey El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlena Chandler El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlena Chandler El
How many students attend Carlena Chandler El?
Carlena Chandler El has 731 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), up 224.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlena Chandler El?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlena Chandler El is 20.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlena Chandler El?
12.9% of students at Carlena Chandler El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlena Chandler El?
The largest demographic group at Carlena Chandler El is Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment, in Allen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlena Chandler El?
Carlena Chandler El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Carlena Chandler El rank among schools in Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlena Chandler El ranks #14 of 16 schools in Allen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allen on the city page.
What other schools are in Allen Isd?
Besides Carlena Chandler El, Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students), Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students), and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle (1,323 students). See the Allen Isd district page for the complete list.