- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmers Branch, TX
Mclaughlin Strickland El
Federal NCES profile for Mclaughlin Strickland El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481305011192
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclaughlin Strickland El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Farmers Branch · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mclaughlin Strickland El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclaughlin Strickland El ranks #5 of 5 schools in Farmers Branch, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305011192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Mclaughlin Strickland El held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 481305011192 · Farmers Branch, TX Other · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 14.7:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner H S (2,035 students)
Mclaughlin Strickland El held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mclaughlin Strickland El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner H S
Turner H S
2,035 students
- Smith H S
Smith H S
1,971 students
- Creekview H S
Creekview H S
1,686 students
- Polk Middle
Polk Middle
974 students
- Blalack Middle
Blalack Middle
931 students
- This school 706
Mclaughlin Strickland El
706 students
What this shows Mclaughlin Strickland El reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclaughlin Strickland El compares
Mclaughlin Strickland 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$13,227
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 706 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.4%
African American 6.2%
White 4.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Mclaughlin Strickland El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd reports $13,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mclaughlin Strickland El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Polk Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blalack Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mclaughlin Strickland El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mclaughlin Strickland El
How many students attend Mclaughlin Strickland El?
Mclaughlin Strickland El has 706 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmers Branch, TX. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclaughlin Strickland El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclaughlin Strickland El is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mclaughlin Strickland El?
75.4% of students at Mclaughlin Strickland El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mclaughlin Strickland El?
The largest demographic group at Mclaughlin Strickland El is Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment, in Farmers Branch, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclaughlin Strickland El?
Mclaughlin Strickland El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Mclaughlin Strickland El rank among schools in Farmers Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclaughlin Strickland El ranks #5 of 5 schools in Farmers Branch, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Farmers Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides Mclaughlin Strickland El, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students), Smith H S (1,971 students), and Creekview H S (1,686 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.