- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
A+ Academy El
Federal NCES profile for A+ Academy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480020308758Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A+ Academy El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #167 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
A+ Academy El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A+ Academy El ranks #167 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
A+ Academy El held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 480020308758 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
888 enr · 17.1:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: A+ Secondary School (790 students)
A+ Academy El held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How A+ Academy El compares
A+ Academy El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 888 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
888
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 888 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.1%
African American 3.7%
White 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, A+ Academy El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for A+ Academy reports $13,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A+ Academy El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ Secondary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A+ Academy El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~888 students)
Frequently asked questions about A+ Academy El
How many students attend A+ Academy El?
A+ Academy El has 888 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 874 (2022-23) → 897 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A+ Academy El?
The student-teacher ratio at A+ Academy El is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A+ Academy El?
76.9% of students at A+ Academy El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A+ Academy El?
The largest demographic group at A+ Academy El is Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A+ Academy El?
A+ Academy El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A+ Academy El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, A+ Academy El ranks #167 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in A+ Academy?
Besides A+ Academy El, A+ Academy also operates A+ Secondary School (790 students). See the A+ Academy district page for the complete list.