- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frisco, TX
Purefoy El
Federal NCES profile for Purefoy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482001012590
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Purefoy El 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.
- #3 of 16
- schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Purefoy El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Purefoy El ranks #3 of 16 schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Purefoy El held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 482001012590 · Frisco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 15.5:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Purefoy El held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Purefoy El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school 606
Purefoy El
606 students
What this shows Purefoy El reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Purefoy El compares
Purefoy 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 87% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,217
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 606 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Asian 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Purefoy El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Purefoy El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Purefoy El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Purefoy El
How many students attend Purefoy El?
Purefoy El has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purefoy El?
The student-teacher ratio at Purefoy El is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Purefoy El?
7.9% of students at Purefoy El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Purefoy El?
The largest demographic group at Purefoy El is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purefoy El?
Purefoy El 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 Purefoy El rank among schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Purefoy El ranks #3 of 16 schools in Frisco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Purefoy El, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.