- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Benito, TX
Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483879007824
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 20
- schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy ranks #8 of 20 schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: San Benito Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483879007824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 483879007824 · San Benito, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 15.6:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: San Benito H S (2,057 students)
Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Benito H S
San Benito H S
2,057 students
- Berta Cabaza M 695
Berta Cabaza Middle
695 students
- San Benito Vet 645
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
645 students
- Cash El 611
Cash El
611 students
- San Benito Riv 558
San Benito Riverside Middle
558 students
- This school 437
Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy
437 students
What this shows Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy compares
Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,444
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 97.3%
White 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Benito Cisd reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berta Cabaza Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cash El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Benito Riverside Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy
How many students attend Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy?
Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Benito, TX. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy?
77.4% of students at Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy?
Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy rank among schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy ranks #8 of 20 schools in San Benito, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Benito on the city page.
What other schools are in San Benito Cisd?
Besides Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy, San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students), Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students), and San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy (645 students). See the San Benito Cisd district page for the complete list.