- Enrollment
- 4,068
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irving, TX
Valley Ranch El
Federal NCES profile for Valley Ranch El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481521007263
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Ranch El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 32
- schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Ranch El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Ranch El ranks #5 of 32 schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Valley Ranch El grew from 490 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 481521007263 · Irving, TX Other · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 17:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Coppell H S (4,068 students)
Valley Ranch El grew from 490 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Valley Ranch El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coppell H S
Coppell H S
4,068 students
- Coppell Middle 1,230
Coppell Middle West
1,230 students
- Coppell Middle 1,120
Coppell Middle East
1,120 students
- Coppell Middle 1,006
Coppell Middle North
1,006 students
- Canyon Ranch E 705
Canyon Ranch El
705 students
- This school 577
Valley Ranch El
577 students
What this shows Valley Ranch El reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Ranch El compares
Valley Ranch 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 92% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$10,455
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 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
White 2.8%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Valley Ranch El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coppell Isd reports $10,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Ranch El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppell H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coppell Middle West | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coppell Middle East | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coppell Middle North | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Ranch El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Ranch El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Ranch El
How many students attend Valley Ranch El?
Valley Ranch El has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Ranch El?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Ranch El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Ranch El?
4.9% of students at Valley Ranch El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Ranch El?
The largest demographic group at Valley Ranch El is Asian at 88.0% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Ranch El?
Valley Ranch 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 Valley Ranch El rank among schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Ranch El ranks #5 of 32 schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Coppell Isd?
Besides Valley Ranch El, Coppell Isd also operates Coppell H S (4,068 students), Coppell Middle West (1,230 students), and Coppell Middle East (1,120 students). See the Coppell Isd district page for the complete list.