- Enrollment
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flower Mound, TX
Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482730009208
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Flower Mound · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 5.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Flower Mound, TX.
School address
District: Lewisville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482730009208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 482730009208 · Flower Mound, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 14.4:1 · 5.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewisville H S (4,001 students)
Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewisville H S
Lewisville H S
4,001 students
- Hebron H S
Hebron H S
3,668 students
- Flower Mound H
Flower Mound H S
3,426 students
- Marcus H S
Marcus H S
2,998 students
- The Colony H S
The Colony H S
1,803 students
- This school 531
Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle
531 students
What this shows Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle compares
Stem Academy at Clayton Downing 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.3% | ▼ 91% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,299
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewisville Isd reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hebron H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flower Mound H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcus H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Colony H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,668
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 3,426
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,998
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle
How many students attend Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle?
Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle has 531 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flower Mound, TX. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle is 14.4:1, which is 2% 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 Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle?
5.3% of students at Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Flower Mound, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle?
Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle rank among middle schools in Flower Mound?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Flower Mound, 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 Flower Mound on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewisville Isd?
Besides Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle, Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students), Hebron H S (3,668 students), and Flower Mound H S (3,426 students). See the Lewisville Isd district page for the complete list.