- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frisco, TX
Early Childhood School
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482001011985
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #16 of 16
- schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood School ranks #16 of 16 schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Early Childhood School shrank from 665 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-14.6%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-97 students YoY 482001011985 · Frisco, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 13:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Early Childhood School shrank from 665 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-14.6%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood School 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 480
Early Childhood School
480 students
What this shows Early Childhood School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood School compares
Early Childhood School 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 65% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 56.5%
White 15.8%
African American 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Early Childhood School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood School'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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood School
How many students attend Early Childhood School?
Early Childhood School has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), down 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood School is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Early Childhood School?
21.8% of students at Early Childhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood School?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood School is Asian at 56.5% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood School?
Early Childhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Childhood School rank among schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood School ranks #16 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 Early Childhood School, 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.