- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frisco, TX
Fisher El
Federal NCES profile for Fisher El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482001008483
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fisher El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 22
- elementary schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fisher El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher El ranks #3 of 22 elementary schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Fisher El held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 482001008483 · Frisco, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 15.7:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Fisher El held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fisher 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 643
Fisher El
643 students
What this shows Fisher El reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fisher El compares
Fisher El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 92% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 643 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
White 43.4%
Asian 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Fisher 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 Fisher 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 Fisher 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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fisher El
How many students attend Fisher El?
Fisher El has 643 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fisher El?
The student-teacher ratio at Fisher El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fisher El?
5.0% of students at Fisher El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fisher El?
The largest demographic group at Fisher El is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fisher El?
Fisher El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Fisher El rank among elementary schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher El ranks #3 of 22 elementary 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 elementary schools in Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Fisher 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.