- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irving, TX
Las Colinas El
Federal NCES profile for Las Colinas El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481305006231
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Colinas El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #21 of 32
- schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Colinas El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Colinas El ranks #21 of 32 schools in Irving, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305006231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Las Colinas El shrank from 595 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 481305006231 · Irving, TX Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 13.3:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner H S (2,035 students)
Las Colinas El shrank from 595 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Las Colinas El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner H S
Turner H S
2,035 students
- Smith H S
Smith H S
1,971 students
- Creekview H S
Creekview H S
1,686 students
- Polk Middle
Polk Middle
974 students
- Blalack Middle
Blalack Middle
931 students
- This school 505
Las Colinas El
505 students
What this shows Las Colinas El reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Colinas El compares
Las Colinas 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 67% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$13,227
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 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 51.5%
African American 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
White 11.9%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Las Colinas El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd reports $13,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Las Colinas El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Polk Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blalack Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Colinas El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Colinas El
How many students attend Las Colinas El?
Las Colinas El has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Colinas El?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Colinas El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Las Colinas El?
20.5% of students at Las Colinas El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Colinas El?
The largest demographic group at Las Colinas El is Asian at 51.5% of enrollment, in Irving, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Colinas El?
Las Colinas El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Las Colinas El rank among schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Colinas El ranks #21 of 32 schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides Las Colinas El, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students), Smith H S (1,971 students), and Creekview H S (1,686 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.