Enrollment
464
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keller, TX
Friendship El
Federal NCES profile for Friendship El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482526011332
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friendship El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Keller · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Friendship El has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship El ranks #5 of 12 schools in Keller, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Friendship El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Friendship El
Friendship El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Keller, Texas, enrolling 464 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,229 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #467.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Keller Isd spends $10,782 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students) and Keller H S (2,951 students) alongside Friendship El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Friendship El compares
Friendship El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$10,782
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 31.0%
African American 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 31.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Friendship El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keller Isd, which includes Friendship El.
$10,782
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 22.4%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Friendship El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friendship El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Friendship El
How many students attend Friendship El?
Friendship El has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keller, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship El?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendship El is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% 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 Friendship El?
51.4% of students at Friendship El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friendship El?
The largest demographic group at Friendship El is White at 31.0% of enrollment, in Keller, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friendship El?
Friendship El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Friendship El rank among schools in Keller?
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship El ranks #5 of 12 schools in Keller, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Keller on the city page.
Is Friendship El a good school?
Friendship El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides Friendship 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.
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