- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stafford, TX
Stafford Ecc
Federal NCES profile for Stafford Ecc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484135005716
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford Ecc earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Stafford · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford Ecc has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Ecc ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Stafford, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Stafford Ecc shrank from 496 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-17.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 484135005716 · Stafford, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 15.1:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Stafford H S (1,108 students)
Stafford Ecc shrank from 496 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-17.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stafford Ecc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stafford H S
Stafford H S
1,108 students
- Stafford El
Stafford El
938 students
- Stafford Middl
Stafford Middle
678 students
- This school 423
Stafford Ecc
423 students
- Stafford Stem 345
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
345 students
What this shows Stafford Ecc reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stafford Ecc compares
Stafford Ecc 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$12,343
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
Asian 3.3%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Stafford Ecc is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Stafford Msd reports $12,343 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stafford Ecc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stafford Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Stem Magnet Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stafford Ecc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stafford Ecc
How many students attend Stafford Ecc?
Stafford Ecc has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stafford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford Ecc?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford Ecc is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stafford Ecc?
85.5% of students at Stafford Ecc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford Ecc?
The largest demographic group at Stafford Ecc is African American at 49.9% of enrollment, in Stafford, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford Ecc?
Stafford Ecc has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Stafford Ecc rank among public schools in Stafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Ecc ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Stafford, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stafford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford Msd?
Besides Stafford Ecc, Stafford Msd also operates Stafford H S (1,108 students), Stafford El (938 students), and Stafford Middle (678 students). See the Stafford Msd district page for the complete list.