- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Stafford Center
Federal NCES profile for Stafford Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481815012395
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #173 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford Center has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Center ranks #173 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Edgewood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481815012395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Stafford Center shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 481815012395 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 13.4:1 · 96.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy H S (998 students)
Stafford Center shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stafford Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy H S
998 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
846 students
- Gus Garcia Mid
Gus Garcia Middle
684 students
- Brentwood Midd
Brentwood Middle
602 students
- Loma Park El
Loma Park El
587 students
- This school 255
Stafford Center
255 students
What this shows Stafford Center reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stafford Center compares
Stafford Center 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,407
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 98.0%
African American 1.2%
White 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Stafford Center is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Edgewood Isd reports $16,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stafford Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gus Garcia Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loma Park El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stafford Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stafford Center
How many students attend Stafford Center?
Stafford Center has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford Center is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Stafford Center?
96.3% of students at Stafford Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford Center?
The largest demographic group at Stafford Center is Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford Center?
Stafford Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Stafford Center rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Center ranks #173 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Edgewood Isd?
Besides Stafford Center, Edgewood Isd also operates John F Kennedy H S (998 students), Memorial H S (846 students), and Gus Garcia Middle (684 students). See the Edgewood Isd district page for the complete list.