- Enrollment
- 3,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wylie, TX
Achieve Academy
Federal NCES profile for Achieve Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484653011178
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achieve Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Wylie · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Achieve Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Achieve Academy ranks #1 of 9 schools in Wylie, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Achieve Academy shrank from 127 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 484653011178 · Wylie, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 8.3:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie H S (3,189 students)
Achieve Academy shrank from 127 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Achieve Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie H S
Wylie H S
3,189 students
- Wylie East H S
Wylie East H S
2,709 students
- Ab Harrison In 1,093
Ab Harrison Int
1,093 students
- Grady Burnett 1,064
Grady Burnett J H
1,064 students
- Raymond B Coop 1,019
Raymond B Cooper J H
1,019 students
- This school 133
Achieve Academy
133 students
What this shows Achieve Academy reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Achieve Academy compares
Achieve Academy 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,136
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 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 76.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
African American 16.5%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Achieve Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wylie Isd reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Achieve Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wylie East H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ab Harrison Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grady Burnett J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond B Cooper J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Achieve Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,709
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Achieve Academy
How many students attend Achieve Academy?
Achieve Academy has 133 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Wylie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achieve Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Achieve Academy is 8.3:1, which is 44% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achieve Academy?
41.7% of students at Achieve Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achieve Academy?
The largest demographic group at Achieve Academy is White at 37.6% of enrollment, in Wylie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achieve Academy?
Achieve Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Achieve Academy rank among schools in Wylie?
By Resource Investment Index, Achieve Academy ranks #1 of 9 schools in Wylie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wylie on the city page.
What other schools are in Wylie Isd?
Besides Achieve Academy, Wylie Isd also operates Wylie H S (3,189 students), Wylie East H S (2,709 students), and Ab Harrison Int (1,093 students). See the Wylie Isd district page for the complete list.