- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482772003111
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Little Elm H S held near 2,529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 136.7 → 148.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 482772003111 · Little Elm, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,519 enr · 18.5:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Point El (998 students)
Little Elm H S held near 2,529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 136.7 → 148.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Little Elm H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Little Elm H S
2,519 students
- Oak Point El 998
Oak Point El
998 students
- Jerry R Walker 885
Jerry R Walker Middle
885 students
- Lowell H Strik 881
Lowell H Strike Middle
881 students
- Hackberry El 601
Hackberry El
601 students
- D H Brent El 541
D H Brent El
541 students
What this shows Little Elm H S reports 2,519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Elm H S compares
Little Elm H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,462
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
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.
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
District finance for Little Elm Isd reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~2,519 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,514 (2022-23) → 2,529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.