Enrollment
974
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prosper, TX
Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El
Federal NCES profile for Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483600013604
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Prosper · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 2.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El ranks #6 of 9 schools in Prosper, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El
Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Prosper, Texas, enrolling 974 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Texas schools and 27% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.0% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 974 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #189.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 974 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer 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 Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El compares
Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.0% | ▼ 97% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 974 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
974
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 974 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 51.6%
Asian 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer 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 Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer 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 Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Hill H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Rushing Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lorene Rogers Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer 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 (~974 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El
How many students attend Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El?
Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El has 974 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prosper, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El is 18.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El?
2.0% of students at Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El?
The largest demographic group at Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Prosper, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El?
Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El rank among schools in Prosper?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El ranks #6 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 Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El a good school?
Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. 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 Prosper Isd?
Besides Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer 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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