- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aubrey, TX
Providence El
Federal NCES profile for Providence El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481674010609
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Providence El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Aubrey · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Providence El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Providence El ranks #4 of 6 schools in Aubrey, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Providence El grew from 655 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 481674010609 · Aubrey, TX Other · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 14.4:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Providence El grew from 655 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Providence El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- This school 678
Providence El
678 students
What this shows Providence El reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Providence El compares
Providence El is a growing 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$11,484
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 678 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
White 19.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Providence El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Providence El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Providence El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Providence El
How many students attend Providence El?
Providence El has 678 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aubrey, TX. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence El?
The student-teacher ratio at Providence El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Providence El?
46.6% of students at Providence El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Providence El?
The largest demographic group at Providence El is African American at 44.0% of enrollment, in Aubrey, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Providence El?
Providence El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Providence El rank among schools in Aubrey?
By Resource Investment Index, Providence El ranks #4 of 6 schools in Aubrey, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aubrey on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Providence El, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.