- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plano, TX
Rasor El
Federal NCES profile for Rasor El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483510021183
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rasor El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 29
- elementary schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rasor El has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rasor El ranks #17 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Rasor El shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 483510021183 · Plano, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 9.2:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Rasor El shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rasor El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 351
Rasor El
351 students
What this shows Rasor El reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rasor El compares
Rasor El is a shrinking 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$11,384
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
White 17.4%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Largest group: African American at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Rasor El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rasor El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rasor El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rasor El
How many students attend Rasor El?
Rasor El has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rasor El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rasor El is 9.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Rasor El?
56.5% of students at Rasor El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rasor El?
The largest demographic group at Rasor El is African American at 42.2% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rasor El?
Rasor 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 Rasor El rank among elementary schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Rasor El ranks #17 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Rasor El, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.