- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frisco, TX
Christie El
Federal NCES profile for Christie El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482001008148
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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
Christie El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #9 of 16
- schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Christie El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christie El ranks #9 of 16 schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Christie El grew from 593 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 482001008148 · Frisco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 15.4:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Christie El grew from 593 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Christie 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 632
Christie El
632 students
What this shows Christie El reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christie El compares
Christie 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$10,217
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 632 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.8%
White 12.2%
African American 10.4%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Christie 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 Christie El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christie 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 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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christie El
How many students attend Christie El?
Christie El has 632 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christie El?
The student-teacher ratio at Christie El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christie El?
54.5% of students at Christie El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christie El?
The largest demographic group at Christie El is Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christie El?
Christie El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Christie El rank among schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Christie El ranks #9 of 16 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 schools in Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Christie 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.