- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stafford, TX
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Federal NCES profile for Stafford Stem Magnet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484135014136
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Stafford · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Stem Magnet Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Stafford, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+89 students YoY
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+38.2%).
Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+89 students YoY 484135014136 · Stafford, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 19.2:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Stafford H S (1,108 students)
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+38.2%). Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stafford H S
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
- This school 345
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
345 students
What this shows Stafford Stem Magnet Academy reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stafford Stem Magnet Academy compares
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy is a growing 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 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
Asian 40.3%
African American 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
White 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: Asian at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Stafford Stem Magnet Academy 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 Stem Magnet Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Ecc | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stafford Stem Magnet Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
How many students attend Stafford Stem Magnet Academy?
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stafford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), up 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford Stem Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford Stem Magnet Academy is 19.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stafford Stem Magnet Academy?
31.3% of students at Stafford Stem Magnet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford Stem Magnet Academy?
The largest demographic group at Stafford Stem Magnet Academy is Asian at 40.3% of enrollment, in Stafford, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford Stem Magnet Academy?
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Stem Magnet Academy rank among public schools in Stafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Stem Magnet Academy ranks #1 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 Stem Magnet Academy, 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.