Enrollment
531
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle
Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Flower Mound, Texas, enrolling 531 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.3% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Texas average.
With 531 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 306 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students) and Hebron H S (3,668 students) alongside Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle.
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 Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle compares
Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,526
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewisville Isd, which includes Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle.
$11,526
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.2%
State 7.8%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle a good school?
Stem Academy at Clayton Downing Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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