- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abilene, TX
Stafford El
Federal NCES profile for Stafford El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480744000026
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford El earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #16 of 19
- schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford El ranks #16 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Stafford El held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 480744000026 · Abilene, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 14.3:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene H S (1,798 students)
Stafford El held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stafford El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene H S
Abilene H S
1,798 students
- Cooper H S
Cooper H S
1,570 students
- Mann Middle
Mann Middle
776 students
- Craig Middle
Craig Middle
771 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
770 students
- This school 473
Stafford El
473 students
What this shows Stafford El reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stafford El compares
Stafford El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$11,604
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 27.1%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Stafford El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abilene Isd reports $11,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stafford El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stafford El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stafford El
How many students attend Stafford El?
Stafford El has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford El?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 El?
84.1% of students at Stafford El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford El?
The largest demographic group at Stafford El is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford El?
Stafford El has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 El rank among schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford El ranks #16 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene Isd?
Besides Stafford El, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.