- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Abilene, TX
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480744012452
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 480744012452 · Abilene, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 12:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene H S (1,798 students)
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene H S
Abilene H S
1,798 students
- Cooper H S
Cooper H S
1,570 students
- Mann Middle
Mann Middle
776 students
- Craig Middle
Craig Middle
771 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
770 students
- This school 384
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science
384 students
What this shows Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science compares
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$11,604
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 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 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
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abilene Isd reports $11,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high 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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science
How many students attend Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science?
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science has 384 students enrolled. It is a high school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science?
50.0% of students at Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science?
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science rank among high schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene Isd?
Besides Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.