A+ ACADEMY

DALLAS, Texas — 2 schools

1,588
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,203
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

A+ ACADEMY operates 2 public schools serving 1,588 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,678 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Dallas County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,203 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.0% local, 75.2% state, and 23.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #709 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 888:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% African American, 1.6% White across the district's schools.

A+ Academy El accounts for 52.9% of all A+ ACADEMY student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means A+ ACADEMY-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

A+ ACADEMY has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 85.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

A+ ACADEMY student-counselor ratio is 888:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

A+ ACADEMY chronic absenteeism rate is 23.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within A+ ACADEMY is typically wider than the A+ ACADEMY-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

23.8%
Federal
75.2%
State
1.0%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
709 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Dallas County county, where this district is located.

$1,582
Studio/mo
$1,648
1 BR/mo
$1,931
2 BR/mo
$2,431
3 BR/mo
$3,091
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in A+ ACADEMY.

White 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 94.4%
African American 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
888:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in A+ ACADEMY

School Enrollment
A+ Academy El
Charter
888
A+ Secondary School
Charter
790

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in A+ ACADEMY?

A+ ACADEMY has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 1,588 students.

How much does A+ ACADEMY spend per student?

A+ ACADEMY spends $12,203 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #709 in Texas.

What is the average rent near A+ ACADEMY?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Dallas County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of A+ ACADEMY?

A+ ACADEMY students are 94.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% African American, 1.6% White, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for A+ ACADEMY?

A+ ACADEMY has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #709 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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