At a glance
Reported students
356
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
432.5
Effie Morris STEAM Academy: 356 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 256
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.4:1
What the reported data says about Effie Morris STEAM Academy
Effie Morris STEAM Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lake Worth. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lake Worth ISD. NCES reports 356 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (46.6%) and Black (27.8%). English learners represent 22.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Effie Morris STEAM Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18%
- Hispanic46.6%
- Black27.8%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lake Worth ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
N a Howry STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
349 reported students
Marine Creek Leadership Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
347 reported students
Marilyn Miller Language Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
509 reported students
Lucyle Collins Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
735 reported students
Lake Worth H S
High · Grades 09–12
953 reported students
Public schools near Effie Morris STEAM Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N a Howry STEAM Academy Elementary · Lake Worth ISD | PK–05 | 349 | 0.2 mi |
| Marine Creek Leadership Academy Elementary · Lake Worth ISD | PK–05 | 347 | 1.9 mi |
| Greenfield El Elementary · Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD | PK–05 | 620 | 2.3 mi |
| Joy James Academy of Leadership Elementary · Castleberry ISD | PK–05 | 471 | 2.3 mi |
| Marilyn Miller Language Academy Elementary · Lake Worth ISD | PK–05 | 509 | 2.3 mi |
| Castleberry El Elementary · Castleberry ISD | PK–05 | 754 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Effie Morris STEAM Academy
What grades does Effie Morris STEAM Academy serve?
Effie Morris STEAM Academy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lake Worth ISD.
How many students attend Effie Morris STEAM Academy?
Effie Morris STEAM Academy reported 356 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 256 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Effie Morris STEAM Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 356 students and 23.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Effie Morris STEAM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Effie Morris STEAM Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Worth ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Effie Morris STEAM Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Effie Morris STEAM Academy in?
Effie Morris STEAM Academy is part of Lake Worth ISD, based in Lake Worth, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Effie Morris STEAM Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include N a Howry STEAM Academy (0.2 mi), Marine Creek Leadership Academy (1.9 mi), Greenfield El (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.