- Enrollment
- 3,753
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prosper, TX
Judy Rucker El
Federal NCES profile for Judy Rucker El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483600010517
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Judy Rucker El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Prosper · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Judy Rucker El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Judy Rucker El ranks #3 of 9 schools in Prosper, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Judy Rucker El held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 483600010517 · Prosper, TX Other · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 13.9:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Prosper H S (3,753 students)
Judy Rucker El held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Judy Rucker 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 681
Judy Rucker El
681 students
What this shows Judy Rucker El reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Judy Rucker El compares
Judy Rucker 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 81% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
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 681 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
White 37.4%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Judy Rucker 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 Judy Rucker 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 Judy Rucker 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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Judy Rucker El
How many students attend Judy Rucker El?
Judy Rucker El has 681 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prosper, TX. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judy Rucker El?
The student-teacher ratio at Judy Rucker El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Judy Rucker El?
11.9% of students at Judy Rucker El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Judy Rucker El?
The largest demographic group at Judy Rucker El is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Prosper, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Judy Rucker El?
Judy Rucker El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Judy Rucker El rank among schools in Prosper?
By Resource Investment Index, Judy Rucker El ranks #3 of 9 schools in Prosper, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Prosper on the city page.
What other schools are in Prosper Isd?
Besides Judy Rucker 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.