- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington grew from 218 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (+26.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 480141513108 · Arlington, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
271 enr · 19.4:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Manara Academy (275 students)
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington grew from 218 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (+26.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manara Academy
Manara Academy
275 students
- This school
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington
271 students
- Manara Leaders
Manara Leadership Academy
125 students
What this shows Manara Stem Academy - Arlington reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manara Stem Academy - Arlington compares
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,101
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
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.
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
District finance for Manara Academy reports $13,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~271 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), up 58.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.