- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bryan, TX
Stephen F Austin
Federal NCES profile for Stephen F Austin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481179021133
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen F Austin earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #25 of 28
- public schools in Bryan · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen F Austin has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen F Austin ranks #25 of 28 public schools in Bryan, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Stephen F Austin held near 1,162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 84.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 481179021133 · Bryan, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,177 enr · 12.9:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students)
Stephen F Austin held near 1,162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 84.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stephen F Austin in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Travis B Bryan
Travis B Bryan H S
2,426 students
- James Earl Rud
James Earl Rudder H S
1,697 students
- This school
Stephen F Austin
1,177 students
- Arthur L Davil
Arthur L Davila Middle
983 students
- Jane Long 895
Jane Long
895 students
- Sam Rayburn 728
Sam Rayburn
728 students
What this shows Stephen F Austin reports 1,177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen F Austin compares
Stephen F Austin 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,177 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,177
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$12,964
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
299
in-school suspensions + 252 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 20.9%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Stephen F Austin is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bryan Isd reports $12,964 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stephen F Austin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis B Bryan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Earl Rudder H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur L Davila Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Long | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephen F Austin's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,177 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephen F Austin
How many students attend Stephen F Austin?
Stephen F Austin has 1,177 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bryan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,206 (2022-23) → 1,162 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen F Austin?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen F Austin is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Stephen F Austin?
73.8% of students at Stephen F Austin are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen F Austin?
The largest demographic group at Stephen F Austin is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Bryan, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen F Austin?
Stephen F Austin has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Stephen F Austin rank among public schools in Bryan?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen F Austin ranks #25 of 28 public schools in Bryan, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bryan on the city page.
What other schools are in Bryan Isd?
Besides Stephen F Austin, Bryan Isd also operates Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students), James Earl Rudder H S (1,697 students), and Arthur L Davila Middle (983 students). See the Bryan Isd district page for the complete list.