- Enrollment
- 5,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mckinney, TX
Lois Lindsey El
Federal NCES profile for Lois Lindsey El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480789012806
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lois Lindsey El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lois Lindsey El has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lois Lindsey El ranks #10 of 11 schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lois Lindsey El held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.7 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 480789012806 · Mckinney, TX Other · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 16.5:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen H S (5,206 students)
Lois Lindsey El held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.7 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lois Lindsey El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allen H S
Allen H S
5,206 students
- Lowery Freshma 1,674
Lowery Freshman Center
1,674 students
- Walter & Lois 1,323
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
1,323 students
- Ereckson Middl 1,263
Ereckson Middle
1,263 students
- This school 792
Lois Lindsey El
792 students
- Dr E T Boon El 789
Dr E T Boon El
789 students
What this shows Lois Lindsey El reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lois Lindsey El compares
Lois Lindsey El 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$10,417
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 792 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 52.4%
White 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Lois Lindsey El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Isd reports $10,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lois Lindsey El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowery Freshman Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter & Lois Curtis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ereckson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr E T Boon El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lois Lindsey El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- 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 (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lois Lindsey El
How many students attend Lois Lindsey El?
Lois Lindsey El has 792 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lois Lindsey El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lois Lindsey El is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lois Lindsey El?
15.9% of students at Lois Lindsey El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lois Lindsey El?
The largest demographic group at Lois Lindsey El is Asian at 52.4% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lois Lindsey El?
Lois Lindsey El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lois Lindsey El rank among schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Lois Lindsey El ranks #10 of 11 schools in Mckinney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mckinney on the city page.
What other schools are in Allen Isd?
Besides Lois Lindsey El, Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students), Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students), and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle (1,323 students). See the Allen Isd district page for the complete list.