Enrollment
451
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prestwick El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prestwick El
Prestwick El is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in The Colony, Texas, enrolling 451 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.7% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Texas average.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 238 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Asian (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Little Elm Isd spends $10,013 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Little Elm Isd also operates Little Elm H S (2,519 students) and Oak Point El (998 students) alongside Prestwick El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prestwick El compares
Prestwick El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Little Elm Isd, which includes Prestwick El.
$10,013
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.3%
State 15.7%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,519
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Prestwick El a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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