Enrollment
676
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy
Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Robstown, Texas, enrolling 676 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Texas schools and 31% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 676 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,895 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,772, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 676 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Robstown Isd also operates Robstown Early College H S (750 students) and Seale J H (533 students) alongside Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy compares
Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robstown Isd, which includes Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy.
$12,454
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.6%
State 46.2%
Federal 28.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~676 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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