- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leander, TX
Larkspur El
Federal NCES profile for Larkspur El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482703013829
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larkspur El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 13
- schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Larkspur El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larkspur El ranks #6 of 13 schools in Leander, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
Larkspur El grew from 855 students in 2022-23 to 928 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 58.2 → 63.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+73 students YoY 482703013829 · Leander, TX Other · MID · TRAD
834 enr · 14.4:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Larkspur El grew from 855 students in 2022-23 to 928 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 58.2 → 63.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Larkspur El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school 834
Larkspur El
834 students
What this shows Larkspur El reports 834 students on the CCD universe file.
How Larkspur El compares
Larkspur El is a growing 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 75% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$10,669
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 444 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
White 43.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Asian 17.0%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Larkspur El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Larkspur El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larkspur El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~834 students)
Frequently asked questions about Larkspur El
How many students attend Larkspur El?
Larkspur El has 834 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leander, TX. CCD year-over-year: 855 (2022-23) → 928 (2023-24), up 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larkspur El?
The student-teacher ratio at Larkspur El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Larkspur El?
15.4% of students at Larkspur El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larkspur El?
The largest demographic group at Larkspur El is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Leander, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larkspur El?
Larkspur El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Larkspur El rank among schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, Larkspur El ranks #6 of 13 schools in Leander, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Leander on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Larkspur El, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.