Enrollment
799
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 481674014215
Sandbrock Ranch El — Aubrey, TX
Federal NCES profile for Sandbrock Ranch El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Denton Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandbrock Ranch El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sandbrock Ranch El reports 799 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% below the Texas average and 45% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Denton Isd spends $19,694 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.7% from local sources (property taxes), 20.6% from the state, and 10.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sandbrock Ranch El compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 81% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,694
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 799 Top 81% in Texas — larger than 19% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.5% -54% vs state
NCES ID 481674014215
Student demographics
African American 33.2%
White 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 33.2% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denton Isd, which includes Sandbrock Ranch El.
$19,694
Per student
+15%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 20.6%
Federal 10.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Sandbrock Ranch El
How many students attend Sandbrock Ranch El?
Sandbrock Ranch El has 799 students enrolled. It is a other school in AUBREY, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandbrock Ranch El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandbrock Ranch El is 15.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandbrock Ranch El?
28.5% of students at Sandbrock Ranch El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandbrock Ranch El?
The largest demographic group at Sandbrock Ranch El is African American at 33.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in AUBREY, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandbrock Ranch El?
Sandbrock Ranch El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.