- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frisco, TX
Norris El
Federal NCES profile for Norris 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 482001013186
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norris El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #18 of 22
- elementary schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 2.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Norris El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norris El ranks #18 of 22 elementary schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Norris El shrank from 728 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 482001013186 · Frisco, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 15.2:1 · 2.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Norris El shrank from 728 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Norris 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 606
Norris El
606 students
What this shows Norris El reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norris El compares
Norris 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.2% | ▼ 96% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 606 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 83.2%
White 4.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: Asian at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Norris El is less 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 Norris El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norris 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 (~606 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Norris El
How many students attend Norris El?
Norris El has 606 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), down 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norris El?
The student-teacher ratio at Norris El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norris El?
2.2% of students at Norris El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norris El?
The largest demographic group at Norris El is Asian at 83.2% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norris El?
Norris 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 Norris El rank among elementary schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Norris El ranks #18 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.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Norris 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.