North Texas Collegiate Academy

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Denton, Texas - 3 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks North Texas Collegiate Academy #823 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,870 per pupil, North Texas Collegiate Academy ranks #1192 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

761
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$8,870
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Texas Collegiate Academy operates 3 public schools serving 761 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 combined 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 Denton County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,870 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 121 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.3% local, 85.0% state, and 14.8% 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 32/100, ranked #823 of 1047 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 18.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.3% Hispanic or Latino, 26.5% African American, 15.5% White across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.

Its largest campus is North Texas Collegiate Academy-East Campus, enrolling 313 students (39% of the district's total enrollment).

North Texas Collegiate Academy-East Campus accounts for 38.7% of all North Texas Collegiate Academy student enrollment

That dominant concentration means North Texas Collegiate Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

North Texas Collegiate Academy reports 92.5% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

North Texas Collegiate Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 18.3% — 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 North Texas Collegiate Academy is typically wider than the North Texas Collegiate Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.8%
Federal
85.0%
State
0.3%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
823 / 1047
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in North Texas Collegiate Academy.

White 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
African American 26.5%
Asian 2.5%
Multiracial 3.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 53.3/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus 70.0
  2. 2 North Texas Collegiate Academy-East Campus 68.7
  3. 3 North Texas Collegiate Academy-South Campus 21.0

Programs & Resources

18.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Texas Collegiate Academy

School Enrollment
North Texas Collegiate Academy-East Campus
Charter
313
North Texas Collegiate Academy-South Campus
Charter
259
North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus
Charter
237

How North Texas Collegiate Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Union Grove Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Garrison Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
New Deal Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Premont Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Leon Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to North Texas Collegiate 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 North Texas Collegiate Academy?

North Texas Collegiate Academy has 3 schools, including 3 combined. Total enrollment is 761 students.

How much does North Texas Collegiate Academy spend per student?

North Texas Collegiate Academy spends $8,870 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #823 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of North Texas Collegiate Academy?

North Texas Collegiate Academy students are 51.3% Hispanic or Latino, 26.5% African American, 15.5% White, 2.5% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Texas Collegiate Academy?

North Texas Collegiate Academy has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #823 out of 1047 districts in Texas.