- Enrollment
- 5,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allen, TX
Frances E Norton El
Federal NCES profile for Frances E Norton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480789007552
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frances E Norton El earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 16
- schools in Allen · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Frances E Norton El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frances E Norton El ranks #1 of 16 schools in Allen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Frances E Norton El shrank from 731 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 480789007552 · Allen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 14.5:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen H S (5,206 students)
Frances E Norton El shrank from 731 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Frances E Norton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allen H S
Allen H S
5,206 students
- Lowery Freshma 1,674
Lowery Freshman Center
1,674 students
- Walter & Lois 1,323
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
1,323 students
- Ereckson Middl 1,263
Ereckson Middle
1,263 students
- Lois Lindsey E 792
Lois Lindsey El
792 students
- This school 622
Frances E Norton El
622 students
What this shows Frances E Norton El reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frances E Norton El compares
Frances E Norton 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 79% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$10,417
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 40.8%
White 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Frances E Norton El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Isd reports $10,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frances E Norton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowery Freshman Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter & Lois Curtis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ereckson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lois Lindsey El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frances E Norton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frances E Norton El
How many students attend Frances E Norton El?
Frances E Norton El has 622 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances E Norton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances E Norton El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Frances E Norton El?
13.1% of students at Frances E Norton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frances E Norton El?
The largest demographic group at Frances E Norton El is Asian at 40.8% of enrollment, in Allen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frances E Norton El?
Frances E Norton El has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frances E Norton El rank among schools in Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Frances E Norton El ranks #1 of 16 schools in Allen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allen on the city page.
What other schools are in Allen Isd?
Besides Frances E Norton El, Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students), Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students), and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle (1,323 students). See the Allen Isd district page for the complete list.