- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmers Branch, TX
Stark El
Federal NCES profile for Stark El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481305000805
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stark El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Farmers Branch · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stark El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stark El ranks #1 of 5 schools in Farmers Branch, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305000805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Stark El held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 481305000805 · Farmers Branch, TX Other · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 13.6:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner H S (2,035 students)
Stark El held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stark El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner H S
Turner H S
2,035 students
- Smith H S
Smith H S
1,971 students
- Creekview H S
Creekview H S
1,686 students
- Polk Middle
Polk Middle
974 students
- Blalack Middle
Blalack Middle
931 students
- This school 626
Stark El
626 students
What this shows Stark El reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stark El compares
Stark El 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$13,227
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.2%
White 12.3%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Stark El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd reports $13,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stark El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Polk Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blalack Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stark El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stark El
How many students attend Stark El?
Stark El has 626 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmers Branch, TX. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stark El?
The student-teacher ratio at Stark El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Stark El?
48.1% of students at Stark El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stark El?
The largest demographic group at Stark El is Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment, in Farmers Branch, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stark El?
Stark El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Stark El rank among schools in Farmers Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Stark El ranks #1 of 5 schools in Farmers Branch, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Farmers Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides Stark El, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students), Smith H S (1,971 students), and Creekview H S (1,686 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.