- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aubrey, TX
Paloma Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Paloma Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481674011517
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paloma Creek El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Aubrey · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paloma Creek El has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paloma Creek El ranks #5 of 6 schools in Aubrey, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Paloma Creek El grew from 616 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 481674011517 · Aubrey, TX Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 12.3:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Paloma Creek El grew from 616 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Paloma Creek El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- This school 516
Paloma Creek El
516 students
What this shows Paloma Creek El reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paloma Creek El compares
Paloma Creek El is a growing 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$11,484
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 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Asian 16.9%
White 14.9%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Paloma Creek El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paloma Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paloma Creek El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paloma Creek El
How many students attend Paloma Creek El?
Paloma Creek El has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aubrey, TX. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paloma Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Paloma Creek El is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Paloma Creek El?
48.1% of students at Paloma Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paloma Creek El?
The largest demographic group at Paloma Creek El is African American at 41.7% of enrollment, in Aubrey, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paloma Creek El?
Paloma Creek El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Paloma Creek El rank among schools in Aubrey?
By Resource Investment Index, Paloma Creek El ranks #5 of 6 schools in Aubrey, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aubrey on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Paloma Creek El, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.