- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richardson, TX
Prairie Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702004149
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Creek El earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 13
- schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Creek El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Creek El ranks #2 of 13 schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483702004149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Prairie Creek El shrank from 300 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 483702004149 · Richardson, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 13.2:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Prairie Creek El shrank from 300 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Prairie Creek El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 304
Prairie Creek El
304 students
What this shows Prairie Creek El reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Creek El compares
Prairie Creek 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 88% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,101
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Prairie Creek El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Creek El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Creek El
How many students attend Prairie Creek El?
Prairie Creek El has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richardson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Creek El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Prairie Creek El?
7.7% of students at Prairie Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Creek El?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Creek El is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Richardson, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Creek El?
Prairie Creek El has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Prairie Creek El rank among schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Creek El ranks #2 of 13 schools in Richardson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richardson on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Prairie Creek El, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.