- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plano, TX
Thomas El
Federal NCES profile for Thomas El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483510003973
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 21
- schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas El has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas El ranks #7 of 21 schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Thomas El grew from 612 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.2 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 483510003973 · Plano, TX Other · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 12.3:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Thomas El grew from 612 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 56.2 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Thomas El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 687
Thomas El
687 students
What this shows Thomas El reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas El compares
Thomas 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,384
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
African American 14.7%
White 13.2%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Thomas El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~687 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas El
How many students attend Thomas El?
Thomas El has 687 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas El?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas El is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas El?
72.1% of students at Thomas El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas El?
The largest demographic group at Thomas El is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas El?
Thomas El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Thomas El rank among schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas El ranks #7 of 21 schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Thomas El, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.