- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, TX
Pleasant Run El
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Run El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482667003005
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Run El earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Run El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Run El ranks #6 of 6 schools in Lancaster, TX.
School address
District: Lancaster Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482667003005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Pleasant Run El held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 482667003005 · Lancaster, TX Other · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 15.7:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster H S (2,255 students)
Pleasant Run El held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Run El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster H S
Lancaster H S
2,255 students
- Lancaster Midd
Lancaster Middle
908 students
- Houston El 613
Houston El
613 students
- West Main El 601
West Main El
601 students
- This school 597
Pleasant Run El
597 students
- Belt Line El 567
Belt Line El
567 students
What this shows Pleasant Run El reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Run El compares
Pleasant Run 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$11,574
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 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
White 3.2%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Pleasant Run El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Run El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Main El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belt Line El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Run El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Run El
How many students attend Pleasant Run El?
Pleasant Run El has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, TX. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Run El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Run El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Run El?
99.0% of students at Pleasant Run El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Run El?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Run El is African American at 72.9% of enrollment, in Lancaster, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Run El?
Pleasant Run El has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Pleasant Run El rank among schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Run El ranks #6 of 6 schools in Lancaster, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Isd?
Besides Pleasant Run El, Lancaster Isd also operates Lancaster H S (2,255 students), Lancaster Middle (908 students), and Houston El (613 students). See the Lancaster Isd district page for the complete list.