- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
Luna El
Federal NCES profile for Luna El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034005992
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luna El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #10 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Luna El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luna El ranks #10 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Luna El held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 482034005992 · Garland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 17:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Luna El held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Luna El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 544
Luna El
544 students
What this shows Luna El reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luna El compares
Luna 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,534
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 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Asian 21.7%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 29.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.5, Luna El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luna El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luna El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luna El
How many students attend Luna El?
Luna El has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luna El?
The student-teacher ratio at Luna El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Luna El?
32.9% of students at Luna El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luna El?
The largest demographic group at Luna El is White at 29.8% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luna El?
Luna El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Luna El rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Luna El ranks #10 of 39 schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Luna El, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.