NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST

DALLAS, Texas — 2 schools

493
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,092
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST operates 2 public schools serving 493 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 376 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 $13,092 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 0.4% local, 72.5% state, and 27.2% 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 — 46/100, ranked #599 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 188:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 31.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.7% Hispanic or Latino, 29.8% African American, 1.3% White across the district's schools.

Nova Academy Prichard accounts for 62.5% of all NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST-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

NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 77.0% 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

NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST student-counselor ratio is 188:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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

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

NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST chronic absenteeism rate is 31.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

27.2%
Federal
72.5%
State
0.4%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
599 / 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 NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST.

White 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
African American 29.8%
Multiracial 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

188:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
31.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST

School Enrollment
Nova Academy Prichard
Charter
235
Nova Academy Cedar Hill
Charter
141

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST?

NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 493 students.

How much does NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST spend per student?

NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST spends $13,092 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #599 in Texas.

What is the average rent near NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST?

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 NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST?

NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST students are 67.7% Hispanic or Latino, 29.8% African American, 1.3% White, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST?

NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #599 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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