Enrollment
2,519
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Little Elm, TX
Little Elm H S
Federal NCES profile for Little Elm H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482772003111
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Elm H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Little Elm · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Elm H S has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Elm H S ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Little Elm, TX.
School address
District: Little Elm Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482772003111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
136.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Elm H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Little Elm H S
Little Elm H S is a large high school in Little Elm, Texas, enrolling 2,519 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Texas schools and 26% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,519 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Little Elm Isd spends $10,013 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Little Elm Isd also operates Oak Point El (998 students) and Jerry R Walker Middle (885 students) alongside Little Elm H S.
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 Little Elm H S compares
Little Elm H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,519 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,519
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$10,013
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
308
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
White 27.7%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Little Elm H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Little Elm Isd, which includes Little Elm H S.
$10,013
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.3%
State 15.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 Little Elm H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Point El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jerry R Walker Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowell H Strike Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hackberry El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D H Brent El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Elm H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high 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 (~2,519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Little Elm H S
How many students attend Little Elm H S?
Little Elm H S has 2,519 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little Elm, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Elm H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Elm H S is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Elm H S?
40.7% of students at Little Elm H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Elm H S?
The largest demographic group at Little Elm H S is Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment, in Little Elm, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Elm H S?
Little Elm H S has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Little Elm H S rank among public schools in Little Elm?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Elm H S ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Little Elm, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Little Elm on the city page.
Is Little Elm H S a good school?
Little Elm H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Little Elm Isd?
Besides Little Elm H S, Little Elm Isd also operates Oak Point El (998 students), Jerry R Walker Middle (885 students), and Lowell H Strike Middle (881 students). See the Little Elm Isd district page for the complete list.
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