- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stratford, TX
Mary Allen El
Federal NCES profile for Mary Allen El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484167004755
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Allen El earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Allen El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Allen El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stratford, TX.
School address
District: Stratford Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484167004755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Mary Allen El held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 484167004755 · Stratford, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 13.5:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford H S (160 students)
Mary Allen El held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mary Allen El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mary Allen El
230 students
- Stratford H S
Stratford H S
160 students
- Stratford J H
Stratford J H
137 students
What this shows Mary Allen El reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Allen El compares
Mary Allen El 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,543
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 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.2%
White 35.7%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Mary Allen El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stratford Isd reports $12,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Allen El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stratford J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Allen El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Allen El
How many students attend Mary Allen El?
Mary Allen El has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stratford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Allen El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Allen El is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Mary Allen El?
51.1% of students at Mary Allen El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Allen El?
The largest demographic group at Mary Allen El is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in Stratford, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Allen El?
Mary Allen El has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Mary Allen El rank among public schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Allen El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stratford, 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 Stratford Isd?
Besides Mary Allen El, Stratford Isd also operates Stratford H S (160 students) and Stratford J H (137 students). See the Stratford Isd district page for the complete list.