- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Park, TX
Ronald Reagan El
Federal NCES profile for Ronald Reagan El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482703012130
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald Reagan El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Cedar Park · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald Reagan El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald Reagan El ranks #6 of 11 schools in Cedar Park, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Ronald Reagan El held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.2 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 482703012130 · Cedar Park, TX Other · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 15.1:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Ronald Reagan El held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.2 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ronald Reagan El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school 800
Ronald Reagan El
800 students
What this shows Ronald Reagan El reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald Reagan El compares
Ronald Reagan 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 86% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$10,669
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.5%
Asian 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Ronald Reagan El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ronald Reagan El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald Reagan El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~800 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ronald Reagan El
How many students attend Ronald Reagan El?
Ronald Reagan El has 800 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Park, TX. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald Reagan El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald Reagan El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ronald Reagan El?
8.9% of students at Ronald Reagan El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald Reagan El?
The largest demographic group at Ronald Reagan El is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Cedar Park, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald Reagan El?
Ronald Reagan El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ronald Reagan El rank among schools in Cedar Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald Reagan El ranks #6 of 11 schools in Cedar Park, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Ronald Reagan El, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.