- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Worth, TX
N a Howry Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for N a Howry Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482649012068
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
N a Howry Steam Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lake Worth · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
N a Howry Steam Academy has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, N a Howry Steam Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Worth, TX.
School address
District: Lake Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482649012068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
N a Howry Steam Academy held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 482649012068 · Lake Worth, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 12.5:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Worth H S (953 students)
N a Howry Steam Academy held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
N a Howry Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Worth H S
Lake Worth H S
953 students
- Lucyle Collins
Lucyle Collins Middle
735 students
- Marilyn Miller
Marilyn Miller Language Academy
509 students
- Effie Morris E 356
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy
356 students
- This school 349
N a Howry Steam Academy
349 students
- Marine Creek L 347
Marine Creek Leadership Academy
347 students
What this shows N a Howry Steam Academy reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How N a Howry Steam Academy compares
N a Howry 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$13,817
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 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
White 23.5%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, N a Howry Steam Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Worth Isd reports $13,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How N a Howry Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucyle Collins Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marilyn Miller Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Effie Morris Early Learning Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marine Creek Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to N a Howry Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about N a Howry Steam Academy
How many students attend N a Howry Steam Academy?
N a Howry Steam Academy has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at N a Howry Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at N a Howry Steam Academy is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 N a Howry Steam Academy?
88.5% of students at N a Howry Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of N a Howry Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at N a Howry Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Lake Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for N a Howry Steam Academy?
N a Howry Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 N a Howry Steam Academy rank among public schools in Lake Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, N a Howry Steam Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Worth, 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 Lake Worth Isd?
Besides N a Howry Steam Academy, Lake Worth Isd also operates Lake Worth H S (953 students), Lucyle Collins Middle (735 students), and Marilyn Miller Language Academy (509 students). See the Lake Worth Isd district page for the complete list.