- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ferris, TX
Lucy Mae Mcdonald El
Federal NCES profile for Lucy Mae Mcdonald El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481917009220
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucy Mae Mcdonald El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Ferris · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucy Mae Mcdonald El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucy Mae Mcdonald El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ferris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Lucy Mae Mcdonald El grew from 620 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 481917009220 · Ferris, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 13.1:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferris H S (940 students)
Lucy Mae Mcdonald El grew from 620 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lucy Mae Mcdonald El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ferris H S
Ferris H S
940 students
- Ferris J H
Ferris J H
658 students
- This school
Lucy Mae Mcdonald El
641 students
- Lee Longino El
Lee Longino El
436 students
- Hazel Ingram E 335
Hazel Ingram El
335 students
- Ellis County J 3
Ellis County Jjaep
3 students
What this shows Lucy Mae Mcdonald El reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucy Mae Mcdonald El compares
Lucy Mae Mcdonald 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$11,668
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 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.9%
White 15.8%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Lucy Mae Mcdonald El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferris Isd reports $11,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucy Mae Mcdonald El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferris J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee Longino El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel Ingram El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellis County Jjaep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lucy Mae Mcdonald El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide elementary 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucy Mae Mcdonald El
How many students attend Lucy Mae Mcdonald El?
Lucy Mae Mcdonald El has 641 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ferris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucy Mae Mcdonald El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucy Mae Mcdonald El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Lucy Mae Mcdonald El?
80.2% of students at Lucy Mae Mcdonald El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucy Mae Mcdonald El?
The largest demographic group at Lucy Mae Mcdonald El is Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment, in Ferris, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucy Mae Mcdonald El?
Lucy Mae Mcdonald El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Lucy Mae Mcdonald El rank among public schools in Ferris?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucy Mae Mcdonald El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ferris, 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 Ferris on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferris Isd?
Besides Lucy Mae Mcdonald El, Ferris Isd also operates Ferris H S (940 students), Ferris J H (658 students), and Lee Longino El (436 students). See the Ferris Isd district page for the complete list.