- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Victoria, TX
Smith Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Smith Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484415014331
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Stem Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 18
- schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Stem Academy ranks #4 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Smith Stem Academy grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 484415014331 · Victoria, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 19.4:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
Smith Stem Academy grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Smith Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victoria East
Victoria East H S
1,861 students
- Victoria West
Victoria West H S
1,723 students
- Harold Cade Mi 730
Harold Cade Middle
730 students
- Howell Middle 716
Howell Middle
716 students
- Stem Middle 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- This school 447
Smith Stem Academy
447 students
What this shows Smith Stem Academy reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Stem Academy compares
Smith Stem 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% 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
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,524
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.5%
White 16.1%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Smith Stem Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victoria Isd reports $11,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victoria West H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harold Cade Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Stem Academy
How many students attend Smith Stem Academy?
Smith Stem Academy has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Victoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Stem Academy is 19.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smith Stem Academy?
77.0% of students at Smith Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Smith Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Stem Academy?
Smith Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smith Stem Academy rank among schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Stem Academy ranks #4 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Victoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Victoria Isd?
Besides Smith Stem Academy, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Victoria West H S (1,723 students), and Harold Cade Middle (730 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.