Enrollment
799
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aubrey, TX
Sandbrock Ranch El
Federal NCES profile for Sandbrock Ranch El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481674014215
👥 S:T ratio 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandbrock Ranch El earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Aubrey · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandbrock Ranch El has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandbrock Ranch El ranks #6 of 6 schools in Aubrey, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+27% 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
What stands out at Sandbrock Ranch El
Sandbrock Ranch El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Aubrey, Texas, enrolling 799 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 88% 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, 28.5% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 799 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 904 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #881, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students) and Guyer H S (2,577 students) alongside Sandbrock Ranch 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 Sandbrock Ranch El compares
Sandbrock Ranch 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,123
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.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Sandbrock Ranch El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denton Isd, which includes Sandbrock Ranch El.
$11,123
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Sandbrock Ranch El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandbrock Ranch El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~799 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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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 public school in Aubrey, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandbrock Ranch El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandbrock Ranch El is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Aubrey, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandbrock Ranch El?
Sandbrock Ranch El has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sandbrock Ranch El rank among schools in Aubrey?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandbrock Ranch El ranks #6 of 6 schools in Aubrey, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aubrey on the city page.
Is Sandbrock Ranch El a good school?
Sandbrock Ranch El earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Denton Isd?
Besides Sandbrock Ranch El, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.
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