- Enrollment
- 3,753
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frisco, TX
Jim Spradley El
Federal NCES profile for Jim Spradley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483600013647
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jim Spradley El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 16
- schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jim Spradley El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Spradley El ranks #4 of 16 schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Jim Spradley El held near 1,064 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.6 → 63.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 483600013647 · Frisco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
803 enr · 13.2:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Prosper H S (3,753 students)
Jim Spradley El held near 1,064 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.6 → 63.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jim Spradley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prosper H S
Prosper H S
3,753 students
- Rock Hill H S
Rock Hill H S
2,442 students
- Reynolds Middl
Reynolds Middle
1,762 students
- William Rushin
William Rushing Middle
1,691 students
- Lorene Rogers
Lorene Rogers Middle
1,633 students
- This school 803
Jim Spradley El
803 students
What this shows Jim Spradley El reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jim Spradley El compares
Jim Spradley 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 93% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$10,664
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 803 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 68.6%
White 13.9%
African American 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Asian at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Jim Spradley El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prosper Isd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jim Spradley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Hill H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Rushing Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lorene Rogers Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jim Spradley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- 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 (~803 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jim Spradley El
How many students attend Jim Spradley El?
Jim Spradley El has 803 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,090 (2022-23) → 1,064 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Spradley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Spradley El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Jim Spradley El?
4.2% of students at Jim Spradley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jim Spradley El?
The largest demographic group at Jim Spradley El is Asian at 68.6% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim Spradley El?
Jim Spradley 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 Jim Spradley El rank among schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Spradley El ranks #4 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 Prosper Isd?
Besides Jim Spradley El, Prosper Isd also operates Prosper H S (3,753 students), Rock Hill H S (2,442 students), and Reynolds Middle (1,762 students). See the Prosper Isd district page for the complete list.