Enrollment
443
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 482034022819
Club Hill Stem El — Garland, TX
Federal NCES profile for Club Hill Stem El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 2/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Garland Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Club Hill Stem El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Club Hill Stem El reports 443 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 67% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 40% above the Texas average and 67% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Garland Isd spends $11,836 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.7% from local sources (property taxes), 37.7% from the state, and 18.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 2/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Club Hill Stem El compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 67% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 40% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
— 67% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,836
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 443 Top 42% in Texas — larger than 58% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 24.4:1 +67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.5% +40% vs state
NCES ID 482034022819
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
African American 15.8%
White 9.9%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garland Isd, which includes Club Hill Stem El.
$11,836
Per student
-31%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 37.7%
Federal 18.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Club Hill Stem El
How many students attend Club Hill Stem El?
Club Hill Stem El has 443 students enrolled. It is a other school in GARLAND, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Club Hill Stem El?
The student-teacher ratio at Club Hill Stem El is 24.4:1, which is 67% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Club Hill Stem El?
86.5% of students at Club Hill Stem El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Club Hill Stem El?
The largest demographic group at Club Hill Stem El is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in GARLAND, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Club Hill Stem El?
Club Hill Stem El has a Resource Investment Index of 2/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.