ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY

ARLINGTON, Texas — 3 schools

1,512
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$8,936
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY operates 3 public schools serving 1,512 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,506 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tarrant County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,936 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 4.4% local, 82.9% state, and 12.7% 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 — 28/100, ranked #909 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 502:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 33.8% White, 22.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% African American across the district's schools.

Arlington Classics Academy -Intermediate accounts for 34.8% of all ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY student-counselor ratio is 502:1 — 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

ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY chronic absenteeism rate is 8.6% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.7%
Federal
82.9%
State
4.4%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
909 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,427
Studio/mo
$1,473
1 BR/mo
$1,723
2 BR/mo
$2,273
3 BR/mo
$2,815
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY.

White 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 20.6%
Asian 14.1%
Multiracial 8.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

502:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY

School Enrollment
Arlington Classics Academy -Intermediate
Charter
524
Arlington Classics Academy - Middle
Charter
509
Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas Campus
Charter
473

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY?

ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY has 3 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,512 students.

How much does ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY spend per student?

ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY spends $8,936 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #909 in Texas.

What is the average rent near ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY?

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

What is the demographic composition of ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY?

ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY students are 33.8% White, 22.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% African American, 14.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY?

ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #909 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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