Enrollment
76
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 484272004876
Three Way Isd — Stephenville, TX
Federal NCES profile for Three Way Isd, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Three Way Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Way Isd compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Three Way Isd reports 76 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% above the Texas average and 31% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 75.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Three Way Isd spends $12,329 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.9% from local sources (property taxes), 67.7% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Three Way Isd compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 10% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
75.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,329
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 76 Top 7% in Texas — larger than 93% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 11.1:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.8% +10% vs state
NCES ID 484272004876
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 75.0%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Way Isd, which includes Three Way Isd.
$12,329
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 67.7%
Federal 11.4%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Three Way Isd
How many students attend Three Way Isd?
Three Way Isd has 76 students enrolled. It is a other school in STEPHENVILLE, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Way Isd?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Way Isd is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Three Way Isd?
67.8% of students at Three Way Isd are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Way Isd?
The largest demographic group at Three Way Isd is White at 51.3%. The school serves a student body in STEPHENVILLE, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Way Isd?
Three Way Isd has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.