- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stafford, TX
Stafford El
Federal NCES profile for Stafford El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484135001039
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Stafford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 79.9%
- 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 #4 of 5 public schools in Stafford, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-125 students YoY
Stafford El shrank from 1,077 students in 2022-23 to 952 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.3 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-125 students YoY 484135001039 · Stafford, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
938 enr · 14.4:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Stafford H S (1,108 students)
Stafford El shrank from 1,077 students in 2022-23 to 952 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 65.3 → 48.1 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
- Stafford H S
Stafford H S
1,108 students
- This school
Stafford El
938 students
- Stafford Middl
Stafford Middle
678 students
- Stafford Ecc 423
Stafford Ecc
423 students
- Stafford Stem 345
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
345 students
What this shows Stafford El reports 938 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stafford El compares
Stafford El 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 938 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
938
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 469 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
Hispanic or Latino 52.5%
African American 38.6%
Asian 4.6%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Stafford El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford Msd reports $12,343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stafford Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Ecc | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stafford Stem Magnet Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~938 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stafford El
How many students attend Stafford El?
Stafford El has 938 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stafford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,077 (2022-23) → 952 (2023-24), down 125.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford El?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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?
79.9% 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 52.5% of enrollment, in Stafford, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford El?
Stafford El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Stafford El rank among public schools in Stafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford El ranks #4 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 El, Stafford Msd also operates Stafford H S (1,108 students), Stafford Middle (678 students), and Stafford Ecc (423 students). See the Stafford Msd district page for the complete list.