- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stafford, TX
Stafford H S
Federal NCES profile for Stafford H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484135005925
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Stafford · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Stafford, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Stafford H S held near 1,094 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.4 → 80.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 484135005925 · Stafford, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,108 enr · 13.5:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Stafford El (938 students)
Stafford H S held near 1,094 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.4 → 80.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stafford H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stafford H S
1,108 students
- Stafford El
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 H S reports 1,108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stafford H S compares
Stafford H S 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,108
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
190
in-school suspensions + 220 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.2%
African American 41.9%
Asian 4.3%
White 3.6%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Stafford H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stafford Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Ecc | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stafford Stem Magnet Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stafford H S'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 high 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 (~1,108 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stafford H S
How many students attend Stafford H S?
Stafford H S has 1,108 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stafford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,064 (2022-23) → 1,094 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford H S is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 H S?
68.6% of students at Stafford H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford H S?
The largest demographic group at Stafford H S is Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment, in Stafford, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford H S?
Stafford H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 H S rank among public schools in Stafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford H S ranks #2 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 H S, Stafford Msd also operates Stafford El (938 students), Stafford Middle (678 students), and Stafford Ecc (423 students). See the Stafford Msd district page for the complete list.