- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Robstown, TX
Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483744004205
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Robstown · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Robstown, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 483744004205 · Robstown, TX Other · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 19.3:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Robstown Early College H S (750 students)
Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robstown Early
Robstown Early College H S
750 students
- This school
Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy
676 students
- Seale J H
Seale J H
533 students
- Lotspeich Lead
Lotspeich Leadership Academy
368 students
- San Pedro Fine 243
San Pedro Fine Arts Academy
243 students
- Salazar Crossr 17
Salazar Crossroads Academy
17 students
What this shows Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy compares
Robert Driscoll Jr Stem 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$12,793
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 676 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.9%
White 2.2%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Robstown Isd reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robstown Early College H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seale J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lotspeich Leadership Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Fine Arts Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salazar Crossroads Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~676 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy
How many students attend Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy?
Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy has 676 students enrolled. It is a public school in Robstown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy is 19.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy?
88.1% of students at Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment, in Robstown, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy?
Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy rank among schools in Robstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Robstown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Robstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Robstown Isd?
Besides Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy, Robstown Isd also operates Robstown Early College H S (750 students), Seale J H (533 students), and Lotspeich Leadership Academy (368 students). See the Robstown Isd district page for the complete list.