Enrollment
345
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stafford Stem Magnet Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Stafford, Texas, enrolling 345 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Texas schools and 31% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 31.3% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 345 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 535 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #206.
Its student body is led by Asian (40%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Stafford Msd also operates Stafford H S (1,108 students) and Stafford El (938 students) alongside Stafford Stem Magnet Academy.
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 Stem Magnet Academy compares
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,699
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stafford Msd, which includes Stafford Stem Magnet Academy.
$12,699
Per student
-7%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.3%
State 8.5%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stafford Stem Magnet Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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