- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Ann Richards Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ann Richards Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481623012796
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ann Richards Steam Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #43 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ann Richards Steam Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ann Richards Steam Academy ranks #43 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Ann Richards Steam Academy shrank from 1,174 students in 2022-23 to 1,094 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 76.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 481623012796 · Dallas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,010 enr · 13.3:1 · 91.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Ann Richards Steam Academy shrank from 1,174 students in 2022-23 to 1,094 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE held 76.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ann Richards Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 1,010
Ann Richards Steam Academy
1,010 students
What this shows Ann Richards Steam Academy reports 1,010 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ann Richards Steam Academy compares
Ann Richards Steam Academy 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,010
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.6%
African American 16.4%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Ann Richards Steam Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ann Richards Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ann Richards Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,010 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ann Richards Steam Academy
How many students attend Ann Richards Steam Academy?
Ann Richards Steam Academy has 1,010 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,174 (2022-23) → 1,094 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ann Richards Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ann Richards Steam Academy is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Ann Richards Steam Academy?
91.3% of students at Ann Richards Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ann Richards Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ann Richards Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ann Richards Steam Academy?
Ann Richards Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Ann Richards Steam Academy rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Ann Richards Steam Academy ranks #43 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Ann Richards Steam Academy, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.