- Enrollment
- 2,834
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Royse City, TX
Ruth Cherry El
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Cherry El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483822014011
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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
Ruth Cherry El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Royse City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Cherry El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Cherry El ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Royse City, TX.
School address
District: Royse City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483822014011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+192 students YoY
Ruth Cherry El grew from 654 students in 2022-23 to 846 in 2023-24 (+29.4%).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+192 students YoY 483822014011 · Royse City, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 17.5:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Royse City H S (2,834 students)
Ruth Cherry El grew from 654 students in 2022-23 to 846 in 2023-24 (+29.4%). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ruth Cherry El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royse City H S
Royse City H S
2,834 students
- Ouida Baley Mi
Ouida Baley Middle
1,224 students
- Bobby Summers 1,066
Bobby Summers Middle
1,066 students
- Miss May Verno 790
Miss May Vernon El
790 students
- This school 772
Ruth Cherry El
772 students
- W R (Bill) For 762
W R (Bill) Fort El
762 students
What this shows Ruth Cherry El reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Cherry El compares
Ruth Cherry El is a growing 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$10,652
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 772 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 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
White 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Ruth Cherry El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Royse City Isd reports $10,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruth Cherry El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royse City H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ouida Baley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bobby Summers Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miss May Vernon El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W R (Bill) Fort El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Cherry El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Cherry El
How many students attend Ruth Cherry El?
Ruth Cherry El has 772 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Royse City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 846 (2023-24), up 192.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Cherry El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Cherry El is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruth Cherry El?
37.3% of students at Ruth Cherry El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Cherry El?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Cherry El is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Royse City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Cherry El?
Ruth Cherry El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ruth Cherry El rank among elementary schools in Royse City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Cherry El ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Royse City, 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 Royse City on the city page.
What other schools are in Royse City Isd?
Besides Ruth Cherry El, Royse City Isd also operates Royse City H S (2,834 students), Ouida Baley Middle (1,224 students), and Bobby Summers Middle (1,066 students). See the Royse City Isd district page for the complete list.