Enrollment
611
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prosper, TX
R Steve Folsom El
Federal NCES profile for R Steve Folsom El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483600004063
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R Steve Folsom El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Prosper · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
R Steve Folsom El has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R Steve Folsom El ranks #1 of 9 schools in Prosper, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R Steve Folsom El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at R Steve Folsom El
R Steve Folsom El is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Prosper, Texas, enrolling 611 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.8% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Texas average.
With 611 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 390 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #124.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 611 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Prosper Isd spends $10,376 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Prosper Isd also operates Prosper H S (3,753 students) and Rock Hill H S (2,442 students) alongside R Steve Folsom 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 R Steve Folsom El compares
R Steve Folsom 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 91% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.8%
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,376
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 611 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 54.8%
Asian 18.2%
African American 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, R Steve Folsom El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prosper Isd, which includes R Steve Folsom El.
$10,376
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 31.6%
Federal 4.0%
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 R Steve Folsom El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Hill H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Rushing Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lorene Rogers Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R Steve Folsom El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,753
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~611 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about R Steve Folsom El
How many students attend R Steve Folsom El?
R Steve Folsom El has 611 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prosper, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Steve Folsom El?
The student-teacher ratio at R Steve Folsom El is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 R Steve Folsom El?
5.8% of students at R Steve Folsom El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R Steve Folsom El?
The largest demographic group at R Steve Folsom El is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Prosper, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R Steve Folsom El?
R Steve Folsom El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R Steve Folsom El rank among schools in Prosper?
By Resource Investment Index, R Steve Folsom El ranks #1 of 9 schools in Prosper, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Prosper on the city page.
Is R Steve Folsom El a good school?
R Steve Folsom El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of 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 Prosper Isd?
Besides R Steve Folsom El, Prosper Isd also operates Prosper H S (3,753 students), Rock Hill H S (2,442 students), and Reynolds Middle (1,762 students). See the Prosper Isd district page for the complete list.
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