- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Linden, TX
Mae Luster Stephens J H
Federal NCES profile for Mae Luster Stephens J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482754003098
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mae Luster Stephens J H earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mae Luster Stephens J H has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mae Luster Stephens J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Linden, TX.
School address
District: Linden-Kildare Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482754003098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mae Luster Stephens J H held near 132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 482754003098 · Linden, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 8.8:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden El (299 students)
Mae Luster Stephens J H held near 132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mae Luster Stephens J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linden El
Linden El
299 students
- Linden-Kildare
Linden-Kildare H S
186 students
- This school
Mae Luster Stephens J H
132 students
What this shows Mae Luster Stephens J H reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mae Luster Stephens J H compares
Mae Luster Stephens J H 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$13,876
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 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
African American 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Mae Luster Stephens J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linden-Kildare Cisd reports $13,876 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mae Luster Stephens J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden-Kildare H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mae Luster Stephens J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mae Luster Stephens J H
How many students attend Mae Luster Stephens J H?
Mae Luster Stephens J H has 132 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Linden, TX. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mae Luster Stephens J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Mae Luster Stephens J H is 8.8:1, which is 40% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 44% 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 Mae Luster Stephens J H?
64.7% of students at Mae Luster Stephens J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mae Luster Stephens J H?
The largest demographic group at Mae Luster Stephens J H is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Linden, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mae Luster Stephens J H?
Mae Luster Stephens J H has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Mae Luster Stephens J H rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Mae Luster Stephens J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Linden, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Linden-Kildare Cisd?
Besides Mae Luster Stephens J H, Linden-Kildare Cisd also operates Linden El (299 students) and Linden-Kildare H S (186 students). See the Linden-Kildare Cisd district page for the complete list.