- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckinney, TX
Mooneyham El
Federal NCES profile for Mooneyham El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482001011563
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mooneyham El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 25
- elementary schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mooneyham El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mooneyham El ranks #12 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Mooneyham El shrank from 630 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 482001011563 · Mckinney, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 15.4:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Mooneyham El shrank from 630 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mooneyham El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school 553
Mooneyham El
553 students
What this shows Mooneyham El reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mooneyham El compares
Mooneyham El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 86% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,217
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 553 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 48.8%
White 20.8%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Mooneyham El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mooneyham 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mooneyham El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mooneyham El
How many students attend Mooneyham El?
Mooneyham El has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mooneyham El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mooneyham El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mooneyham El?
8.7% of students at Mooneyham El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mooneyham El?
The largest demographic group at Mooneyham El is Asian at 48.8% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mooneyham El?
Mooneyham El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mooneyham El rank among elementary schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Mooneyham El ranks #12 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, 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 Mckinney on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Mooneyham 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.