- Enrollment
- 3,753
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
R Steve Folsom El held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 483600004063 · Prosper, TX Other · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 11.5:1 · 5.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Prosper H S (3,753 students)
R Steve Folsom El held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
R Steve Folsom El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prosper H S
Prosper H S
3,753 students
- Rock Hill H S
Rock Hill H S
2,442 students
- Reynolds Middl
Reynolds Middle
1,762 students
- William Rushin
William Rushing Middle
1,691 students
- Lorene Rogers
Lorene Rogers Middle
1,633 students
- This school 611
R Steve Folsom El
611 students
What this shows R Steve Folsom El reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How R Steve Folsom El compares
R Steve Folsom 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,664
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 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.
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
District finance for Prosper Isd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~611 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.