- Enrollment
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carrollton, TX
Homestead El
Federal NCES profile for Homestead El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482730008198
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homestead El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #10 of 21
- schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Homestead El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead El ranks #10 of 21 schools in Carrollton, TX.
School address
District: Lewisville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482730008198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Homestead El held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482730008198 · Carrollton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 13.1:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewisville H S (4,001 students)
Homestead El held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Homestead El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewisville H S
Lewisville H S
4,001 students
- Hebron H S
Hebron H S
3,668 students
- Flower Mound H
Flower Mound H S
3,426 students
- Marcus H S
Marcus H S
2,998 students
- The Colony H S
The Colony H S
1,803 students
- This school 470
Homestead El
470 students
What this shows Homestead El reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homestead El compares
Homestead 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 66% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$12,299
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 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Asian 12.6%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 8.9%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Homestead El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewisville Isd reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Homestead El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hebron H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flower Mound H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcus H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Colony H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homestead El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,668
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 3,426
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,998
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homestead El
How many students attend Homestead El?
Homestead El has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carrollton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homestead El?
The student-teacher ratio at Homestead El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Homestead El?
21.0% of students at Homestead El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homestead El?
The largest demographic group at Homestead El is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Carrollton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homestead El?
Homestead El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Homestead El rank among schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead El ranks #10 of 21 schools in Carrollton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carrollton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewisville Isd?
Besides Homestead El, Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students), Hebron H S (3,668 students), and Flower Mound H S (3,426 students). See the Lewisville Isd district page for the complete list.