- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Prairie, TX
Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482142002160
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #21 of 36
- schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy ranks #21 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142002160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 482142002160 · Grand Prairie, TX Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 17:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Grand Pr
South Grand Prairie H S
3,239 students
- Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie H S
2,817 students
- John a Dubiski
John a Dubiski Career H S
1,574 students
- Ronald W Reaga 885
Ronald W Reagan Middle
885 students
- Grand Prairie 877
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
877 students
- This school 526
Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy
526 students
What this shows Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy compares
Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy is a growing 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$11,976
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 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.0%
African American 8.7%
White 4.4%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Prairie Isd reports $11,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,817
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy
How many students attend Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy?
Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy?
71.5% of students at Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy?
Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy rank among schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy ranks #21 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy, Grand Prairie Isd also operates South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students), Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students), and John a Dubiski Career H S (1,574 students). See the Grand Prairie Isd district page for the complete list.