- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mckinney, TX
Valley Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Valley Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482985021181
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Creek El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #9 of 11
- schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Creek El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Creek El ranks #9 of 11 schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Valley Creek El shrank from 569 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 482985021181 · Mckinney, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 15.6:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinney H S (2,668 students)
Valley Creek El shrank from 569 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Valley Creek El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinney H S
Mckinney H S
2,668 students
- Mckinney Boyd
Mckinney Boyd H S
2,547 students
- Mckinney North
Mckinney North H S
2,387 students
- Dr Jack Cockri
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle
1,210 students
- Scott Morgan J
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle
1,108 students
- This school 498
Valley Creek El
498 students
What this shows Valley Creek El reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Creek El compares
Valley Creek El is a shrinking 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 64% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$11,139
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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
African American 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 4.6%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Valley Creek El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mckinney Isd reports $11,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinney Boyd H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinney North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Jack Cockrill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Morgan Johnson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Creek El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Creek El
How many students attend Valley Creek El?
Valley Creek El has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Creek El is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Creek El?
22.0% of students at Valley Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Creek El?
The largest demographic group at Valley Creek El is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Creek El?
Valley Creek El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Valley Creek El rank among schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Creek El ranks #9 of 11 schools in Mckinney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mckinney on the city page.
What other schools are in Mckinney Isd?
Besides Valley Creek El, Mckinney Isd also operates Mckinney H S (2,668 students), Mckinney Boyd H S (2,547 students), and Mckinney North H S (2,387 students). See the Mckinney Isd district page for the complete list.