- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plano, TX
Mendenhall El
Federal NCES profile for Mendenhall El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483510003968
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mendenhall El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 21
- schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mendenhall El has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mendenhall El ranks #11 of 21 schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mendenhall El held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 51.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 483510003968 · Plano, TX Other · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 10.2:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Mendenhall El held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 51.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mendenhall El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 563
Mendenhall El
563 students
What this shows Mendenhall El reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mendenhall El compares
Mendenhall 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$11,384
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.7%
African American 15.1%
White 11.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Mendenhall El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mendenhall El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mendenhall El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mendenhall El
How many students attend Mendenhall El?
Mendenhall El has 563 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall El is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mendenhall El?
80.1% of students at Mendenhall El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mendenhall El?
The largest demographic group at Mendenhall El is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mendenhall El?
Mendenhall El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Mendenhall El rank among schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Mendenhall El ranks #11 of 21 schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Mendenhall El, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.