Enrollment
423
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stafford Ecc compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stafford Ecc
Stafford Ecc is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Stafford, Texas, enrolling 423 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 423 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,888 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,605, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Stafford Msd also operates Stafford H S (1,108 students) and Stafford El (938 students) alongside Stafford Ecc.
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 Stafford Ecc compares
Stafford Ecc on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,699
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.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stafford Msd, which includes Stafford Ecc.
$12,699
Per student
-7%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.3%
State 8.5%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stafford Ecc a good school?
Stafford Ecc earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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