- Enrollment
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flower Mound, TX
Prairie Trail Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Trail Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482730006982
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Trail Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 22
- public schools in Flower Mound · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Trail Elementary has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Trail Elementary ranks #17 of 22 public schools in Flower Mound, TX.
School address
District: Lewisville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482730006982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Prairie Trail Elementary held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 482730006982 · Flower Mound, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 14.3:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewisville H S (4,001 students)
Prairie Trail Elementary held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Prairie Trail Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewisville H S
Lewisville H S
4,001 students
- Hebron H S
Hebron H S
3,668 students
- Flower Mound H
Flower Mound H S
3,426 students
- Marcus H S
Marcus H S
2,998 students
- The Colony H S
The Colony H S
1,803 students
- This school 672
Prairie Trail Elementary
672 students
What this shows Prairie Trail Elementary reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Trail Elementary compares
Prairie Trail Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 65% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,299
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 672 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Prairie Trail Elementary is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewisville Isd reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Trail Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hebron H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flower Mound H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcus H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Colony H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Trail Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,668
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 3,426
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,998
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~672 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Trail Elementary
How many students attend Prairie Trail Elementary?
Prairie Trail Elementary has 672 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flower Mound, TX. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Trail Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Trail Elementary?
21.5% of students at Prairie Trail Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Trail Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Trail Elementary is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Flower Mound, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Trail Elementary?
Prairie Trail Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Prairie Trail Elementary rank among public schools in Flower Mound?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Trail Elementary ranks #17 of 22 public schools in Flower Mound, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Flower Mound on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewisville Isd?
Besides Prairie Trail Elementary, Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students), Hebron H S (3,668 students), and Flower Mound H S (3,426 students). See the Lewisville Isd district page for the complete list.