Enrollment
25
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willis, TX
Stubblefield Academy
Federal NCES profile for Stubblefield Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484590008994
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stubblefield Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Willis · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stubblefield Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stubblefield Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Willis, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stubblefield Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stubblefield Academy
Stubblefield Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Willis, Texas, enrolling 25 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5:1, Stubblefield Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of Texas schools and 66% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.8% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Texas schools, with 25 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 64/100).
The surrounding Willis Isd spends $9,590 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 24 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 25 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Willis Isd also operates Willis H S (2,809 students) and Robert P Brabham Middle (1,179 students) alongside Stubblefield Academy.
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 Stubblefield Academy compares
Stubblefield Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 66% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
5:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,590
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 96.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
African American 20.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Stubblefield Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willis Isd, which includes Stubblefield Academy.
$9,590
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.5%
State 29.8%
Federal 10.7%
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 Stubblefield Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert P Brabham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Lucas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eddie Ruth Lagway El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C C Hardy El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stubblefield Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other 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 (~25 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stubblefield Academy
How many students attend Stubblefield Academy?
Stubblefield Academy has 25 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Willis, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stubblefield Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Stubblefield Academy is 5:1, which is 66% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 68% 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 Stubblefield Academy?
68.8% of students at Stubblefield Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stubblefield Academy?
The largest demographic group at Stubblefield Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Willis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stubblefield Academy?
Stubblefield Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Stubblefield Academy rank among schools in Willis?
By Resource Investment Index, Stubblefield Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Willis, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Willis on the city page.
Is Stubblefield Academy a good school?
Stubblefield Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. 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 Willis Isd?
Besides Stubblefield Academy, Willis Isd also operates Willis H S (2,809 students), Robert P Brabham Middle (1,179 students), and Lynn Lucas Middle (901 students). See the Willis Isd district page for the complete list.
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