- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Maria Moreno Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Maria Moreno Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623007250
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maria Moreno Steam Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #95 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Maria Moreno Steam Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maria Moreno Steam Academy ranks #95 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Maria Moreno Steam Academy held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 481623007250 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 14.3:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Maria Moreno Steam Academy held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Maria Moreno Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 344
Maria Moreno Steam Academy
344 students
What this shows Maria Moreno Steam Academy reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maria Moreno Steam Academy compares
Maria Moreno Steam Academy 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.0%
African American 5.5%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Maria Moreno Steam Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maria Moreno Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maria Moreno Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maria Moreno Steam Academy
How many students attend Maria Moreno Steam Academy?
Maria Moreno Steam Academy has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria Moreno Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Maria Moreno Steam Academy is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Maria Moreno Steam Academy?
89.6% of students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maria Moreno Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Maria Moreno Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maria Moreno Steam Academy?
Maria Moreno Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Maria Moreno Steam Academy rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Maria Moreno Steam Academy ranks #95 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Maria Moreno Steam Academy, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.