- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lockhart, TX
Plum Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Plum Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482787006293
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plum Creek El earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Lockhart · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Plum Creek El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plum Creek El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lockhart, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Plum Creek El held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 482787006293 · Lockhart, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 15.4:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lockhart H S (2,006 students)
Plum Creek El held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Plum Creek El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lockhart H S
Lockhart H S
2,006 students
- Lockhart J H
Lockhart J H
1,501 students
- Navarro El 667
Navarro El
667 students
- Bluebonnet El 614
Bluebonnet El
614 students
- Alma Brewer St 529
Alma Brewer Strawn El
529 students
- This school 522
Plum Creek El
522 students
What this shows Plum Creek El reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plum Creek El compares
Plum Creek 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 47% | - | - |
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.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
35.1%
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
$11,451
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 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.6%
White 6.3%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Plum Creek El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lockhart Isd reports $11,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plum Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lockhart J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Navarro El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluebonnet El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Brewer Strawn El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plum Creek El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plum Creek El
How many students attend Plum Creek El?
Plum Creek El has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lockhart, TX. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plum Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Plum Creek 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 Plum Creek El?
73.2% of students at Plum Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plum Creek El?
The largest demographic group at Plum Creek El is Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment, in Lockhart, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plum Creek El?
Plum Creek El has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Plum Creek El rank among elementary schools in Lockhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Plum Creek El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lockhart, 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 Lockhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Lockhart Isd?
Besides Plum Creek El, Lockhart Isd also operates Lockhart H S (2,006 students), Lockhart J H (1,501 students), and Navarro El (667 students). See the Lockhart Isd district page for the complete list.