- Enrollment
- 5,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allen, TX
Max O Vaughan El
Federal NCES profile for Max O Vaughan El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480789006641
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Max O Vaughan El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 16
- schools in Allen · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Max O Vaughan El has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Max O Vaughan El ranks #11 of 16 schools in Allen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Max O Vaughan El held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 480789006641 · Allen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 16.9:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen H S (5,206 students)
Max O Vaughan El held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Max O Vaughan 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
- Lois Lindsey E 792
Lois Lindsey El
792 students
- This school 691
Max O Vaughan El
691 students
What this shows Max O Vaughan El reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Max O Vaughan El compares
Max O Vaughan 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 71% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
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 691 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.8%
Asian 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Max O Vaughan 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 Max O Vaughan 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 |
| Lois Lindsey El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Max O Vaughan 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
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- 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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Max O Vaughan El
How many students attend Max O Vaughan El?
Max O Vaughan El has 691 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 704 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Max O Vaughan El?
The student-teacher ratio at Max O Vaughan El is 16.9:1, which is 15% 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 Max O Vaughan El?
17.9% of students at Max O Vaughan El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Max O Vaughan El?
The largest demographic group at Max O Vaughan El is White at 36.8% of enrollment, in Allen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Max O Vaughan El?
Max O Vaughan El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Max O Vaughan El rank among schools in Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Max O Vaughan El ranks #11 of 16 schools in Allen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allen on the city page.
What other schools are in Allen Isd?
Besides Max O Vaughan 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.