Enrollment
539
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frisco, TX
Minett El
Federal NCES profile for Minett El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482001022801
👥 S:T ratio 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minett El earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #22 of 22
- elementary schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Minett El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minett El ranks #22 of 22 elementary schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minett El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Minett El
Minett El is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Frisco, Texas, enrolling 539 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.3% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Texas average.
With 539 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 294 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #290, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (44%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
The surrounding Frisco Isd spends $9,891 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students) and Reedy H S (2,201 students) alongside Minett El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Minett El compares
Minett El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 93% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 44.2%
White 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Minett El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frisco Isd, which includes Minett El.
$9,891
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 16.3%
Federal 8.3%
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.
How Minett 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 | Higher economic need | Similar 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 Minett El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Minett El
How many students attend Minett El?
Minett El has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frisco, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minett El?
The student-teacher ratio at Minett El is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minett El?
4.3% of students at Minett El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minett El?
The largest demographic group at Minett El is Asian at 44.2% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minett El?
Minett El has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Minett El rank among elementary schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Minett El ranks #22 of 22 elementary 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 elementary schools in Frisco on the city page.
Is Minett El a good school?
Minett El earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Minett 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.
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