Enrollment
1,058
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Celina, TX
Light Farms El
Federal NCES profile for Light Farms El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483600013096
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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
Light Farms El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Celina · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 2.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Light Farms El has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Light Farms El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Celina, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Light Farms El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Light Farms El
Light Farms El is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Celina, Texas, enrolling 1,058 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Texas schools and 22% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.4% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,058 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #172.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1058 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Prosper Isd spends $10,376 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Prosper Isd also operates Prosper H S (3,753 students) and Rock Hill H S (2,442 students) alongside Light Farms El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Light Farms El compares
Light Farms El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.4% | ▼ 96% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,058
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$10,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 1058 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Asian 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Light Farms El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prosper Isd, which includes Light Farms El.
$10,376
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 31.6%
Federal 4.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Light Farms El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Hill H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Light Farms El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,753
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,058 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Light Farms El
How many students attend Light Farms El?
Light Farms El has 1,058 students enrolled. It is a public school in Celina, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Light Farms El?
The student-teacher ratio at Light Farms El is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Light Farms El?
2.4% of students at Light Farms El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Light Farms El?
The largest demographic group at Light Farms El is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Celina, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Light Farms El?
Light Farms El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Light Farms El rank among schools in Celina?
By Resource Investment Index, Light Farms El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Celina, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Celina on the city page.
Is Light Farms El a good school?
Light Farms El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prosper Isd?
Besides Light Farms 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.
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