Enrollment
431
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+110% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southgate Stem El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southgate Stem El
Southgate Stem El is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Garland, Texas, enrolling 431 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 110% 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 81.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,944 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,939, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students) and N Garland H S (2,929 students) alongside Southgate Stem El.
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 Southgate Stem El compares
Southgate Stem El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,092
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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garland Isd, which includes Southgate Stem El.
$11,092
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 37.7%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.8:1)
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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.
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.
Is Southgate Stem El a good school?
Southgate Stem El earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 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.
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