- Enrollment
- 2,519
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · The Colony, TX
Prestwick El
Federal NCES profile for Prestwick El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482772014102
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prestwick El earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in The Colony · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Prestwick El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prestwick El ranks #1 of 5 schools in The Colony, TX.
School address
District: Little Elm Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482772014102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Prestwick El held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 482772014102 · The Colony, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 13.3:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Little Elm H S (2,519 students)
Prestwick El held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Prestwick El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Little Elm H S
Little Elm H S
2,519 students
- Oak Point El 998
Oak Point El
998 students
- Jerry R Walker 885
Jerry R Walker Middle
885 students
- Lowell H Strik 881
Lowell H Strike Middle
881 students
- Hackberry El 601
Hackberry El
601 students
- This school 451
Prestwick El
451 students
What this shows Prestwick El reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prestwick El compares
Prestwick 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 91% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,462
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Asian 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Prestwick El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Elm Isd reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prestwick El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Elm H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Point El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerry R Walker Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowell H Strike Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hackberry El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prestwick El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prestwick El
How many students attend Prestwick El?
Prestwick El has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in The Colony, TX. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prestwick El?
The student-teacher ratio at Prestwick El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Prestwick El?
5.7% of students at Prestwick El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prestwick El?
The largest demographic group at Prestwick El is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in The Colony, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prestwick El?
Prestwick El has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prestwick El rank among schools in The Colony?
By Resource Investment Index, Prestwick El ranks #1 of 5 schools in The Colony, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in The Colony on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Elm Isd?
Besides Prestwick El, Little Elm Isd also operates Little Elm H S (2,519 students), Oak Point El (998 students), and Jerry R Walker Middle (885 students). See the Little Elm Isd district page for the complete list.