- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Southlake, TX
Florence El
Federal NCES profile for Florence El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482526002820
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Southlake · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Southlake, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Florence El held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 482526002820 · Southlake, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 14:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Florence El held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Florence El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- This school 475
Florence El
475 students
What this shows Florence El reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence El compares
Florence 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 84% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$10,925
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 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 4.8%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Florence El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence El
How many students attend Florence El?
Florence El has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Southlake, TX. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence El?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Florence El?
9.6% of students at Florence El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence El?
The largest demographic group at Florence El is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Southlake, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence El?
Florence El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Florence El rank among schools in Southlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Southlake, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Southlake on the city page.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides Florence El, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.