- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richardson, TX
Math/Science/Tech Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Math/Science/Tech Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483702006975
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Math/Science/Tech Magnet earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Math/Science/Tech Magnet has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Math/Science/Tech Magnet ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483702006975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Math/Science/Tech Magnet held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 483702006975 · Richardson, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 13.6:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Math/Science/Tech Magnet held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Math/Science/Tech Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 667
Math/Science/Tech Magnet
667 students
What this shows Math/Science/Tech Magnet reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Math/Science/Tech Magnet compares
Math/Science/Tech Magnet 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,101
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 667 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.4%
White 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Asian 14.7%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Math/Science/Tech Magnet is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Math/Science/Tech Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Math/Science/Tech Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Math/Science/Tech Magnet
How many students attend Math/Science/Tech Magnet?
Math/Science/Tech Magnet has 667 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richardson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Math/Science/Tech Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Math/Science/Tech Magnet is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Math/Science/Tech Magnet?
45.4% of students at Math/Science/Tech Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Math/Science/Tech Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Math/Science/Tech Magnet is African American at 33.4% of enrollment, in Richardson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Math/Science/Tech Magnet?
Math/Science/Tech Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Math/Science/Tech Magnet rank among elementary schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Math/Science/Tech Magnet ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Richardson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Richardson on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Math/Science/Tech Magnet, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.