- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Frisco, TX
Panther Creek H S
Federal NCES profile for Panther Creek H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482001014188
👥 S:T ratio 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panther Creek H S earns 39/100 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 12
- high schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Panther Creek H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panther Creek H S ranks #12 of 12 high schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+413 students YoY
Panther Creek H S grew from 753 students in 2022-23 to 1,166 in 2023-24 (+54.8%).
Teacher FTE added 82.8 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+413 students YoY 482001014188 · Frisco, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,253 enr · 15.3:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Panther Creek H S grew from 753 students in 2022-23 to 1,166 in 2023-24 (+54.8%). Teacher FTE added 82.8 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Panther Creek H S 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
Panther Creek H S
1,253 students
What this shows Panther Creek H S reports 1,253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panther Creek H S compares
Panther Creek H S 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 75% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,253
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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.
Student demographics
Asian 33.1%
White 25.7%
African American 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Panther Creek H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Panther Creek H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Lower 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 Panther Creek H S'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 high 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 (~1,253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Panther Creek H S
How many students attend Panther Creek H S?
Panther Creek H S has 1,253 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 1,166 (2023-24), up 413.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panther Creek H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Panther Creek H S is 15.3:1, which is 4% 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 Panther Creek H S?
15.5% of students at Panther Creek H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panther Creek H S?
The largest demographic group at Panther Creek H S is Asian at 33.1% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panther Creek H S?
Panther Creek H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Panther Creek H S rank among high schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Panther Creek H S ranks #12 of 12 high 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 high schools in Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Panther Creek H S, 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.