- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Prairie, TX
Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El
Federal NCES profile for Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482142002158
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142002158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 482142002158 · Grand Prairie, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 17.4:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Grand Pr
South Grand Prairie H S
3,239 students
- Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie H S
2,817 students
- John a Dubiski
John a Dubiski Career H S
1,574 students
- Ronald W Reaga 885
Ronald W Reagan Middle
885 students
- Grand Prairie 877
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
877 students
- This school 696
Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El
696 students
What this shows Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El compares
Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$11,976
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.5%
African American 5.7%
White 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Prairie Isd reports $11,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,817
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~696 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El
How many students attend Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El?
Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El has 696 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El?
79.2% of students at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El?
The largest demographic group at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El is Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El?
Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El rank among elementary schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Grand Prairie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy at Ben Miliam El, Grand Prairie Isd also operates South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students), Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students), and John a Dubiski Career H S (1,574 students). See the Grand Prairie Isd district page for the complete list.