Enrollment
271
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington
Federal NCES profile for Manara Stem Academy - Arlington, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480141513108Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #38 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manara Stem Academy - Arlington ranks #38 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Manara Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480141513108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manara Stem Academy - Arlington compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manara Stem Academy - Arlington
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Arlington, Texas, enrolling 271 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Texas schools and 32% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 271 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 758 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #704, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 62/100).
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Manara Academy also operates Manara Academy (275 students) and Manara Leadership Academy (125 students) alongside Manara Stem Academy - Arlington.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manara Stem Academy - Arlington compares
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
African American 24.4%
Asian 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Manara Stem Academy - Arlington is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manara Academy, which includes Manara Stem Academy - Arlington.
$12,970
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 59.2%
Federal 13.9%
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.
How Manara Stem Academy - Arlington Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manara Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manara Leadership Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manara Stem Academy - Arlington's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Manara Stem Academy - Arlington
How many students attend Manara Stem Academy - Arlington?
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manara Stem Academy - Arlington?
The student-teacher ratio at Manara Stem Academy - Arlington is 19.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manara Stem Academy - Arlington?
54.6% of students at Manara Stem Academy - Arlington are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manara Stem Academy - Arlington?
The largest demographic group at Manara Stem Academy - Arlington is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manara Stem Academy - Arlington?
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manara Stem Academy - Arlington rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Manara Stem Academy - Arlington ranks #38 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
Is Manara Stem Academy - Arlington a good school?
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Manara Academy?
Besides Manara Stem Academy - Arlington, Manara Academy also operates Manara Academy (275 students) and Manara Leadership Academy (125 students). See the Manara Academy district page for the complete list.
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