Enrollment
291
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 483012013917
Melissa Ridge Education Center — Melissa, TX
Federal NCES profile for Melissa Ridge Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Melissa Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Melissa Ridge Education Center compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Melissa Ridge Education Center reports 291 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 21.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 66% below the Texas average and 59% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Melissa Isd spends $19,602 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.9% from local sources (property taxes), 41.1% from the state, and 6.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Melissa Ridge Education Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 66% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 24% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 66% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
— 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,602
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 291 Top 24% in Texas — larger than 76% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 21.3% -66% vs state
NCES ID 483012013917
Student demographics
Asian 32.0%
White 25.4%
African American 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Asian at 32.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Melissa Isd, which includes Melissa Ridge Education Center.
$19,602
Per student
+14%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 41.1%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Melissa Ridge Education Center
How many students attend Melissa Ridge Education Center?
Melissa Ridge Education Center has 291 students enrolled. It is a other school in MELISSA, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melissa Ridge Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Melissa Ridge Education Center is 18.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Melissa Ridge Education Center?
21.3% of students at Melissa Ridge Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melissa Ridge Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Melissa Ridge Education Center is Asian at 32.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in MELISSA, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melissa Ridge Education Center?
Melissa Ridge Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.