- Enrollment
- 2,519
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frisco, TX
Hackberry El
Federal NCES profile for Hackberry El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482772009600
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hackberry El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 16
- schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hackberry El has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hackberry El ranks #1 of 16 schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-116 students YoY
Hackberry El shrank from 732 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (-15.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-116 students YoY 482772009600 · Frisco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 12.5:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Little Elm H S (2,519 students)
Hackberry El shrank from 732 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (-15.8%). Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hackberry El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Little Elm H S
Little Elm H S
2,519 students
- Oak Point El 998
Oak Point El
998 students
- Jerry R Walker 885
Jerry R Walker Middle
885 students
- Lowell H Strik 881
Lowell H Strike Middle
881 students
- This school 601
Hackberry El
601 students
- D H Brent El 541
D H Brent El
541 students
What this shows Hackberry El reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hackberry El compares
Hackberry 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$11,462
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
15
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
White 25.6%
African American 18.1%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Hackberry El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Elm Isd reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hackberry El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Elm H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Point El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerry R Walker Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowell H Strike Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| D H Brent El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hackberry El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hackberry El
How many students attend Hackberry El?
Hackberry El has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), down 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hackberry El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hackberry El is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Hackberry El?
42.1% of students at Hackberry El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hackberry El?
The largest demographic group at Hackberry El is Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hackberry El?
Hackberry El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Hackberry El rank among schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Hackberry El ranks #1 of 16 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 schools in Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Elm Isd?
Besides Hackberry El, Little Elm Isd also operates Little Elm H S (2,519 students), Oak Point El (998 students), and Jerry R Walker Middle (885 students). See the Little Elm Isd district page for the complete list.