Enrollment
946
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frisco, TX
Stafford Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stafford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482001012255
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #13 of 16
- middle schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Middle ranks #13 of 16 middle schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stafford Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stafford Middle
Stafford Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Frisco, Texas, enrolling 946 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.9% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 946 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 601 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #236.
Its student body is led by Asian (34%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Frisco Isd spends $9,891 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students) and Reedy H S (2,201 students) alongside Stafford Middle.
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 Middle compares
Stafford Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 76% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 946 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
946
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,891
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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
Asian 34.0%
White 29.9%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Stafford Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frisco Isd, which includes Stafford Middle.
$9,891
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 16.3%
Federal 8.3%
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stafford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle 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 (~946 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stafford Middle
How many students attend Stafford Middle?
Stafford Middle has 946 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frisco, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Middle?
14.9% of students at Stafford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stafford Middle is Asian at 34.0% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford Middle?
Stafford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Middle rank among middle schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Middle ranks #13 of 16 middle schools in Frisco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Frisco on the city page.
Is Stafford Middle a good school?
Stafford Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Frisco Isd?
Besides Stafford Middle, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.
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