STAFFORD EL

1250 CONSTITUTION AVE
STAFFORD, TX 77477

www.staffordmsd.org

1,077 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Stafford Elementary is a public school located in Stafford, Texas, and serves as a key component of the Stafford Municipal School District (SMSD). As the only municipal school district in the state of Texas, the district operates with a unique organizational structure, allowing it to maintain close ties with the local city government and community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its elementary-age students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and the foundational skills necessary for long-term educational success.

The school benefits from being part of a district that prides itself on small-town values combined with diverse academic opportunities. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Stafford Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to the district’s middle and high school campuses. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood education, providing a curriculum that aligns with state standards while maintaining the personalized atmosphere of a close-knit municipal district.

1,077

Total Students

65.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STAFFORD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	578
Black	403
Asian	41
Two or More	15
American Indian	4

Hispanic
578 (53.7 %)
Black
403 (37.4 %)
Asian
41 (3.8 %)
White
36 (3.3 %)
Two or More
15 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	STAFFORD MSD
Phone:	(281)261-9229
Website:	http://www.staffordmsd.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	1,077
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	730
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 235

Grade 2 193

Grade 3 233

Grade 4 205

Grade 5 211