Enrollment
668
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burleson, TX
Academy at Nola Dunn
Federal NCES profile for Academy at Nola Dunn, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481218008856
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy at Nola Dunn earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 20
- public schools in Burleson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy at Nola Dunn has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy at Nola Dunn ranks #8 of 20 public schools in Burleson, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy at Nola Dunn compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy at Nola Dunn
Academy at Nola Dunn is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Burleson, Texas, enrolling 668 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.3% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 693 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #481.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 668 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Burleson Isd spends $9,643 per pupil, 29% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Burleson Isd also operates Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students) and Burleson H S (1,791 students) alongside Academy at Nola Dunn.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy at Nola Dunn compares
Academy at Nola Dunn on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 15.3% | ▼ 75% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 30% | - | - |
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.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 668 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Academy at Nola Dunn is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burleson Isd, which includes Academy at Nola Dunn.
$9,643
Per student
-29%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 35.1%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Academy at Nola Dunn Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson Centennial H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burleson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nick Kerr Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hughes Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Brock El at Oak Grove | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy at Nola Dunn's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy at Nola Dunn
How many students attend Academy at Nola Dunn?
Academy at Nola Dunn has 668 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burleson, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy at Nola Dunn?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy at Nola Dunn 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 Academy at Nola Dunn?
15.3% of students at Academy at Nola Dunn are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy at Nola Dunn?
The largest demographic group at Academy at Nola Dunn is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Burleson, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy at Nola Dunn?
Academy at Nola Dunn has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy at Nola Dunn rank among public schools in Burleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy at Nola Dunn ranks #8 of 20 public schools in Burleson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burleson on the city page.
Is Academy at Nola Dunn a good school?
Academy at Nola Dunn earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Burleson Isd?
Besides Academy at Nola Dunn, Burleson Isd also operates Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students), Burleson H S (1,791 students), and Nick Kerr Middle (1,218 students). See the Burleson Isd district page for the complete list.
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