- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leander, TX
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482703013816
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Leander, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle grew from 1,357 students in 2022-23 to 1,436 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 91.4 → 100.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 482703013816 · Leander, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,182 enr · 13:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle grew from 1,357 students in 2022-23 to 1,436 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 91.4 → 100.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle
1,182 students
What this shows Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle reports 1,182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle compares
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,182
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$10,669
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
White 36.2%
Asian 13.5%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle
How many students attend Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle?
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle has 1,182 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leander, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,357 (2022-23) → 1,436 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle?
25.4% of students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment, in Leander, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle?
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle rank among middle schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Leander, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Leander on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.