- Enrollment
- 3,753
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Light Farms El grew from 940 students in 2022-23 to 1,015 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 62.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 483600013096 · Celina, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,058 enr · 17.9:1 · 2.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Prosper H S (3,753 students)
Light Farms El grew from 940 students in 2022-23 to 1,015 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 62.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Light Farms 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 1,058
Light Farms El
1,058 students
What this shows Light Farms El reports 1,058 students on the CCD universe file.
How Light Farms El compares
Light Farms 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,664
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 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.
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
District finance for Prosper Isd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~1,058 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 940 (2022-23) → 1,015 (2023-24), up 75.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.