- Enrollment
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frisco, TX
Tom Hicks El
Federal NCES profile for Tom Hicks El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482730010616
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tom Hicks El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 16
- schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tom Hicks El has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Hicks El ranks #2 of 16 schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Tom Hicks El held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 482730010616 · Frisco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 11.7:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewisville H S (4,001 students)
Tom Hicks El held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tom Hicks El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewisville H S
Lewisville H S
4,001 students
- Hebron H S
Hebron H S
3,668 students
- Flower Mound H
Flower Mound H S
3,426 students
- Marcus H S
Marcus H S
2,998 students
- The Colony H S
The Colony H S
1,803 students
- This school 552
Tom Hicks El
552 students
What this shows Tom Hicks El reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tom Hicks El compares
Tom Hicks 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 86% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,299
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 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Asian 20.5%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Tom Hicks El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewisville Isd reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tom Hicks El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hebron H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flower Mound H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcus H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Colony H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tom Hicks El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,668
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 3,426
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,998
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tom Hicks El
How many students attend Tom Hicks El?
Tom Hicks El has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom Hicks El?
The student-teacher ratio at Tom Hicks El is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Tom Hicks El?
8.9% of students at Tom Hicks El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tom Hicks El?
The largest demographic group at Tom Hicks El is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tom Hicks El?
Tom Hicks El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Tom Hicks El rank among schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Hicks El ranks #2 of 16 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 schools in Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewisville Isd?
Besides Tom Hicks El, Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students), Hebron H S (3,668 students), and Flower Mound H S (3,426 students). See the Lewisville Isd district page for the complete list.