- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little River, TX
Academy Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Academy Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480747013381
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy Early Childhood Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Little River · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Little River, TX.
School address
District: Academy Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480747013381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Academy Early Childhood Center shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 480747013381 · Little River, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 20.9:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy H S (546 students)
Academy Early Childhood Center shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Academy Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy H S
Academy H S
546 students
- Academy El
Academy El
444 students
- Academy J H
Academy J H
417 students
- This school 167
Academy Early Childhood Center
167 students
What this shows Academy Early Childhood Center reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy Early Childhood Center compares
Academy Early Childhood Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,690
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 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Academy Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Academy Isd reports $9,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Academy Early Childhood Center?
Academy Early Childhood Center has 167 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little River, TX. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy Early Childhood Center is 20.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy Early Childhood Center?
47.8% of students at Academy Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Academy Early Childhood Center is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Little River, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy Early Childhood Center?
Academy Early Childhood Center 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 Academy Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Little River?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Little River, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Academy Isd?
Besides Academy Early Childhood Center, Academy Isd also operates Academy H S (546 students), Academy El (444 students), and Academy J H (417 students). See the Academy Isd district page for the complete list.