- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Mount Auburn Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mount Auburn Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623001321
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Auburn Steam Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #185 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Auburn Steam Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Auburn Steam Academy ranks #185 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mount Auburn Steam Academy held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 481623001321 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 14.4:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Mount Auburn Steam Academy held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mount Auburn 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 548
Mount Auburn Steam Academy
548 students
What this shows Mount Auburn Steam Academy reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Auburn Steam Academy compares
Mount Auburn 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%
African American 8.0%
White 3.5%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Mount Auburn 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 Mount Auburn 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Auburn 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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Auburn Steam Academy
How many students attend Mount Auburn Steam Academy?
Mount Auburn Steam Academy has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Auburn Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Auburn Steam Academy is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Mount Auburn Steam Academy?
85.4% of students at Mount Auburn Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Auburn Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mount Auburn Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Auburn Steam Academy?
Mount Auburn Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Mount Auburn Steam Academy rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Auburn Steam Academy ranks #185 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 Mount Auburn 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.