LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS

DALLAS, Texas — 2 schools

1,001
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,622
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS operates 2 public schools serving 1,001 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,024 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 $11,622 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 0.3% local, 81.8% state, and 18.0% 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 — 42/100, ranked #668 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 512:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 98.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% White, 0.1% African American across the district's schools.

La Academia De Estrellas accounts for 71.0% of all LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS-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

LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 84.0% 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

LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS student-counselor ratio is 512:1 — 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

LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS chronic absenteeism rate is 15.2% — 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 LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS is typically wider than the LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

18.0%
Federal
81.8%
State
0.3%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
668 / 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 LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS.

White 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 98.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

512:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS

School Enrollment
La Academia De Estrellas
Charter
727
La Academia De Estrellas Middle
Charter
297

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS?

LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,001 students.

How much does LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS spend per student?

LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS spends $11,622 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #668 in Texas.

What is the average rent near LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS?

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 LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS?

LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS students are 98.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS?

LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #668 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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