- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keller, TX
Lone Star El
Federal NCES profile for Lone Star El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482526008919
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Star El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Keller · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Star El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star El ranks #5 of 12 schools in Keller, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Lone Star El held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 482526008919 · Keller, TX Other · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 12.9:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Lone Star El held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lone Star El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- This school 569
Lone Star El
569 students
What this shows Lone Star El reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lone Star El compares
Lone Star 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 64% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$10,925
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
African American 12.1%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Lone Star El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lone Star El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Star El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lone Star El
How many students attend Lone Star El?
Lone Star El has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keller, TX. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Star El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Star El is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lone Star El?
22.2% of students at Lone Star El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Star El?
The largest demographic group at Lone Star El is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Keller, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Star El?
Lone Star El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Lone Star El rank among schools in Keller?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star El ranks #5 of 12 schools in Keller, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Keller on the city page.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides Lone Star El, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.