- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, TX
Sst Sugarland
Federal NCES profile for Sst Sugarland, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480140013693Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sst Sugarland earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 30
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sst Sugarland has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Sugarland ranks #1 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
District: School of Science and Technology Discovery · Texas
NCES ID 480140013693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Sst Sugarland shrank from 774 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 480140013693 · Richmond, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
739 enr · 14.2:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Sst Corpus Christi (2,343 students)
Sst Sugarland shrank from 774 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sst Sugarland in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sst Corpus Chr
Sst Corpus Christi
2,343 students
- This school 739
Sst Sugarland
739 students
- Sst Hill Count 675
Sst Hill Country
675 students
- Sst Northwest 661
Sst Northwest
661 students
- Sst Advancemen 646
Sst Advancement
646 students
- Sst Discovery 508
Sst Discovery
508 students
What this shows Sst Sugarland reports 739 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sst Sugarland compares
Sst Sugarland is a shrinking 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
739
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$11,913
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
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
Asian 13.0%
White 4.6%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Sst Sugarland is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School of Science and Technology Discovery reports $11,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sst Sugarland Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sst Corpus Christi | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Hill Country | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sst Northwest | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Advancement | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sst Discovery | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sst Sugarland's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- 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 (~739 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sst Sugarland
How many students attend Sst Sugarland?
Sst Sugarland has 739 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Sugarland?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Sugarland is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sst Sugarland?
70.5% of students at Sst Sugarland are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sst Sugarland?
The largest demographic group at Sst Sugarland is African American at 47.6% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sst Sugarland?
Sst Sugarland has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Sst Sugarland rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Sugarland ranks #1 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in School of Science and Technology Discovery?
Besides Sst Sugarland, School of Science and Technology Discovery also operates Sst Corpus Christi (2,343 students), Sst Hill Country (675 students), and Sst Northwest (661 students). See the School of Science and Technology Discovery district page for the complete list.