- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Stelle Claughton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stelle Claughton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484122009575
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stelle Claughton Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #63 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stelle Claughton Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stelle Claughton Middle ranks #63 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Stelle Claughton Middle held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.1 → 60.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 484122009575 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
896 enr · 14.5:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Stelle Claughton Middle held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.1 → 60.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stelle Claughton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- This school 896
Stelle Claughton Middle
896 students
What this shows Stelle Claughton Middle reports 896 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stelle Claughton Middle compares
Stelle Claughton Middle 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
896
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$12,710
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.1%
African American 34.3%
Asian 2.5%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Stelle Claughton Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stelle Claughton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stelle Claughton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~896 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stelle Claughton Middle
How many students attend Stelle Claughton Middle?
Stelle Claughton Middle has 896 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 912 (2022-23) → 898 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stelle Claughton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stelle Claughton Middle is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Stelle Claughton Middle?
82.8% of students at Stelle Claughton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stelle Claughton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stelle Claughton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stelle Claughton Middle?
Stelle Claughton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Stelle Claughton Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Stelle Claughton Middle ranks #63 of 116 middle schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Isd?
Besides Stelle Claughton Middle, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.