Arrow Academy

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Bryan, Texas - 4 schools

An equity score of 80/100 ranks Arrow Academy #61 of 1044 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,833 per pupil, Arrow Academy ranks #427 of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

675
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,833
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Arrow Academy operates 4 public schools serving 675 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Brazos County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,833 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.6% local, 73.3% state, and 26.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 80/100, ranked #61 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 29.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.6% African American, 35.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% White across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Arrow Academy - Save Our Streets Center, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.

Its largest campus is Arrow Academy - Liberation Academy, enrolling 190 students (37% of the district's total enrollment).

Arrow Academy - Liberation Academy accounts for 28.1% of all Arrow Academy student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Arrow 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

Arrow Academy school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities

Arrow Academy school enrollment ranges from 66 students (lowest) to 190 students (highest), a spread of 124 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Arrow Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 73.8% 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). Eligibility here is approaching the 75% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 50% majority mark. 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

Arrow Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 29.1% — 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 Arrow Academy is typically wider than the Arrow 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?

26.1%
Federal
73.3%
State
0.6%
Local

Funding Equity

80
Equity Score
61 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Arrow Academy.

White 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 55.6%
Multiracial 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 46.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Arrow Academy's schools, above the Texas average of 44.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Arrow Academy - Save Our Streets Center 54.5
  2. 2 Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy 52.3
  3. 3 Arrow Academy - Liberation Academy 33.7

Programs & Resources

29.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Arrow Academy

School Enrollment
Arrow Academy - Liberation Academy
Charter
190
Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy
Charter
141
Arrow Academy - Save Our Streets Center
Charter
123
Arrow Academy - Champions Academy
Charter
66

How Arrow Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Sonora Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Sunray Collegiate Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Evolution Academy Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Draw Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Big Sandy Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Arrow Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Arrow Academy?

Arrow Academy has 4 schools, including 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 675 students.

How much does Arrow Academy spend per student?

Arrow Academy spends $13,833 per student. The district has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #61 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Arrow Academy?

Arrow Academy students are 55.6% African American, 35.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% White, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Arrow Academy?

Arrow Academy has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #61 out of 1044 districts in Texas.