- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mansfield, TX
Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482892012371
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Mansfield, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892012371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+29.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 482892012371 · Mansfield, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 18.1:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+29.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 326
Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy
326 students
What this shows Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy compares
Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 70% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,678
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 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.4%
African American 26.1%
Asian 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high 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 (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy
How many students attend Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy?
Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy has 326 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mansfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy is 18.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy?
18.5% of students at Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy is White at 34.4% of enrollment, in Mansfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy?
Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy rank among high schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Mansfield, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mansfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.