- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melissa, TX
Melissa Ridge Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Melissa Ridge Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483012013917
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melissa Ridge Education Center earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Melissa · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Melissa Ridge Education Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melissa Ridge Education Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Melissa, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Melissa Ridge Education Center held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 483012013917 · Melissa, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 22.4:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Melissa H S (1,983 students)
Melissa Ridge Education Center held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Melissa Ridge Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Melissa H S
Melissa H S
1,983 students
- Melissa Middle
Melissa Middle
1,741 students
- Harry Mckillop
Harry Mckillop El
1,016 students
- North Creek El
North Creek El
885 students
- Willow Wood El
Willow Wood El
857 students
- This school 291
Melissa Ridge Education Center
291 students
What this shows Melissa Ridge Education Center reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melissa Ridge Education Center compares
Melissa Ridge Education Center 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 66% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,487
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 77.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.1, Melissa Ridge Education Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Melissa Isd reports $10,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melissa Ridge Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melissa Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry Mckillop El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Creek El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Wood El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melissa Ridge Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~291 students)
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 public school in Melissa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melissa Ridge Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Melissa Ridge Education Center is 22.4:1, which is 52% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Melissa, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melissa Ridge Education Center?
Melissa Ridge Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Melissa Ridge Education Center rank among public schools in Melissa?
By Resource Investment Index, Melissa Ridge Education Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Melissa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Melissa on the city page.
What other schools are in Melissa Isd?
Besides Melissa Ridge Education Center, Melissa Isd also operates Melissa H S (1,983 students), Melissa Middle (1,741 students), and Harry Mckillop El (1,016 students). See the Melissa Isd district page for the complete list.