- Enrollment
- 2,834
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fate, TX
Miss May Vernon El
Federal NCES profile for Miss May Vernon El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483822011545
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miss May Vernon El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Fate · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Miss May Vernon El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miss May Vernon El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fate, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Miss May Vernon El held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 483822011545 · Fate, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 14.1:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Royse City H S (2,834 students)
Miss May Vernon El held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Miss May Vernon El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royse City H S
Royse City H S
2,834 students
- Ouida Baley Mi
Ouida Baley Middle
1,224 students
- Bobby Summers 1,066
Bobby Summers Middle
1,066 students
- This school 790
Miss May Vernon El
790 students
- Ruth Cherry El 772
Ruth Cherry El
772 students
- W R (Bill) For 762
W R (Bill) Fort El
762 students
What this shows Miss May Vernon El reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miss May Vernon El compares
Miss May Vernon 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$10,652
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 790 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Miss May Vernon El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Royse City Isd reports $10,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miss May Vernon El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royse City H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ouida Baley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bobby Summers Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruth Cherry El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W R (Bill) Fort El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miss May Vernon El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miss May Vernon El
How many students attend Miss May Vernon El?
Miss May Vernon El has 790 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fate, TX. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 765 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miss May Vernon El?
The student-teacher ratio at Miss May Vernon El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Miss May Vernon El?
28.3% of students at Miss May Vernon El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miss May Vernon El?
The largest demographic group at Miss May Vernon El is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Fate, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miss May Vernon El?
Miss May Vernon El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Miss May Vernon El rank among public schools in Fate?
By Resource Investment Index, Miss May Vernon El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fate, 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 Fate on the city page.
What other schools are in Royse City Isd?
Besides Miss May Vernon El, Royse City Isd also operates Royse City H S (2,834 students), Ouida Baley Middle (1,224 students), and Bobby Summers Middle (1,066 students). See the Royse City Isd district page for the complete list.