- Enrollment
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carrollton, TX
Stem Academy at Polser El
Federal NCES profile for Stem Academy at Polser El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482730006981
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem Academy at Polser El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #10 of 21
- schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stem Academy at Polser El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Academy at Polser El ranks #10 of 21 schools in Carrollton, TX.
School address
District: Lewisville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482730006981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Stem Academy at Polser El held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 482730006981 · Carrollton, TX Other · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 12.7:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewisville H S (4,001 students)
Stem Academy at Polser El held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stem Academy at Polser El 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 506
Stem Academy at Polser El
506 students
What this shows Stem Academy at Polser El reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stem Academy at Polser El compares
Stem Academy at Polser 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
White 21.5%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Stem Academy at Polser El 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 Polser El 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flower Mound H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcus H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Colony H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stem Academy at Polser El'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 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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stem Academy at Polser El
How many students attend Stem Academy at Polser El?
Stem Academy at Polser El has 506 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carrollton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy at Polser El?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy at Polser El is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Polser El?
39.2% of students at Stem Academy at Polser El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem Academy at Polser El?
The largest demographic group at Stem Academy at Polser El is Asian at 32.6% of enrollment, in Carrollton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem Academy at Polser El?
Stem Academy at Polser 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 Stem Academy at Polser El rank among schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Academy at Polser El ranks #10 of 21 schools in Carrollton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carrollton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewisville Isd?
Besides Stem Academy at Polser El, 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.