- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481830013596
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #75 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy ranks #75 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 481830013596 · El Paso, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 19.3:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- This school 443
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
443 students
What this shows Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy compares
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,931
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.8%
White 17.4%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy?
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy is 19.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy?
53.6% of students at Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy?
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy 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 Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy ranks #75 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Isd?
Besides Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.