- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckinney, TX
Comstock El
Federal NCES profile for Comstock El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482001012907
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Comstock El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #16 of 25
- elementary schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Comstock El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Comstock El ranks #16 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Comstock El shrank from 754 students in 2022-23 to 699 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 482001012907 · Mckinney, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 15.8:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Comstock El shrank from 754 students in 2022-23 to 699 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Comstock 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 680
Comstock El
680 students
What this shows Comstock El reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Comstock El compares
Comstock 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 85% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 680 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.0%
White 28.2%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Comstock 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 Comstock El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Comstock 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 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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Comstock El
How many students attend Comstock El?
Comstock El has 680 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comstock El?
The student-teacher ratio at Comstock El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Comstock El?
9.5% of students at Comstock El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Comstock El?
The largest demographic group at Comstock El is Asian at 46.0% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Comstock El?
Comstock El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Comstock El rank among elementary schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Comstock El ranks #16 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, 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 Mckinney on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Comstock 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.