- Enrollment
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · The Colony, TX
Ethridge El
Federal NCES profile for Ethridge El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482730021023
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethridge El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in The Colony · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethridge El has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethridge El ranks #5 of 9 public schools in The Colony, TX.
School address
District: Lewisville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482730021023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Ethridge El shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 482730021023 · The Colony, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 11.8:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewisville H S (4,001 students)
Ethridge El shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ethridge El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewisville H S
Lewisville H S
4,001 students
- Hebron H S
Hebron H S
3,668 students
- Flower Mound H
Flower Mound H S
3,426 students
- Marcus H S
Marcus H S
2,998 students
- The Colony H S
The Colony H S
1,803 students
- This school 329
Ethridge El
329 students
What this shows Ethridge El reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethridge El compares
Ethridge 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,299
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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Ethridge El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewisville Isd reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ethridge El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hebron H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flower Mound H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcus H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Colony H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethridge El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,668
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 3,426
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,998
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ethridge El
How many students attend Ethridge El?
Ethridge El has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in The Colony, TX. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethridge El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethridge El is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Ethridge El?
37.5% of students at Ethridge El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethridge El?
The largest demographic group at Ethridge El is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in The Colony, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethridge El?
Ethridge El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Ethridge El rank among public schools in The Colony?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethridge El ranks #5 of 9 public schools in The Colony, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in The Colony on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewisville Isd?
Besides Ethridge El, Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students), Hebron H S (3,668 students), and Flower Mound H S (3,426 students). See the Lewisville Isd district page for the complete list.