- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
Southgate Stem El
Federal NCES profile for Southgate Stem El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034022818
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southgate Stem El earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #37 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southgate Stem El has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southgate Stem El ranks #37 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Southgate Stem El grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+33.7%).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 482034022818 · Garland, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 30.8:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Southgate Stem El grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+33.7%). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Southgate Stem El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 431
Southgate Stem El
431 students
What this shows Southgate Stem El reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southgate Stem El compares
Southgate Stem El 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 | 30.8:1 | ▲ 110% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
30.8:1
students per teacher
- 110% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,534
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.9%
African American 8.1%
White 4.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Southgate Stem El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southgate Stem El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southgate Stem El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southgate Stem El
How many students attend Southgate Stem El?
Southgate Stem El has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southgate Stem El?
The student-teacher ratio at Southgate Stem El is 30.8:1, which is 110% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southgate Stem El?
81.0% of students at Southgate Stem El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southgate Stem El?
The largest demographic group at Southgate Stem El is Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment, in Garland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southgate Stem El?
Southgate Stem El has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Southgate Stem El rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Southgate Stem El ranks #37 of 39 schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Southgate Stem El, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.