- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frisco, TX
Mcspedden El
Federal NCES profile for Mcspedden El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482001013002
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcspedden El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 16
- schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcspedden El has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcspedden El ranks #6 of 16 schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Mcspedden El held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 482001013002 · Frisco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
773 enr · 17.6:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Mcspedden El held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mcspedden El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school 773
Mcspedden El
773 students
What this shows Mcspedden El reports 773 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcspedden El compares
Mcspedden 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 91% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 773 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
773
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,217
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 773 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 71.8%
White 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Mcspedden El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcspedden El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcspedden El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~773 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcspedden El
How many students attend Mcspedden El?
Mcspedden El has 773 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcspedden El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcspedden El is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcspedden El?
5.7% of students at Mcspedden El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcspedden El?
The largest demographic group at Mcspedden El is Asian at 71.8% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcspedden El?
Mcspedden 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 Mcspedden El rank among schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcspedden El ranks #6 of 16 schools in Frisco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Mcspedden El, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.