- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mansfield, TX
Mary Lillard I S
Federal NCES profile for Mary Lillard I S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482892011340
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Lillard I S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Lillard I S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Lillard I S ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Mansfield, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892011340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Mary Lillard I S held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.7 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 482892011340 · Mansfield, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 14.5:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
Mary Lillard I S held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.7 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mary Lillard I S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 740
Mary Lillard I S
740 students
What this shows Mary Lillard I S reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Lillard I S compares
Mary Lillard I 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,678
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.4%
White 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Asian 15.5%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Mary Lillard I S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Lillard I S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Lillard I S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Lillard I S
How many students attend Mary Lillard I S?
Mary Lillard I S has 740 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mansfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Lillard I S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Lillard I S is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Mary Lillard I S?
25.8% of students at Mary Lillard I S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Lillard I S?
The largest demographic group at Mary Lillard I S is African American at 43.4% of enrollment, in Mansfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Lillard I S?
Mary Lillard I S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Mary Lillard I S rank among elementary schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Lillard I S ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Mansfield, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mansfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides Mary Lillard I S, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.