- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frisco, TX
Talley El
Federal NCES profile for Talley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482001013467
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talley El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #7 of 22
- elementary schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Talley El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talley El ranks #7 of 22 elementary schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Talley El held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 482001013467 · Frisco, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 15:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Talley El held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Talley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school 616
Talley El
616 students
What this shows Talley El reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talley El compares
Talley 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 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 94% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$10,217
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 616 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 83.3%
White 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Talley El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Talley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Talley El
How many students attend Talley El?
Talley El has 616 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Talley El is 15:1, which is 2% 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 Talley El?
3.6% of students at Talley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talley El?
The largest demographic group at Talley El is Asian at 83.3% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talley El?
Talley El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Talley El rank among elementary schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Talley El ranks #7 of 22 elementary schools in Frisco, 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 Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Talley El, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.