Enrollment
464
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Amarillo Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Amarillo Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016311503Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amarillo Collegiate Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #39 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Amarillo Collegiate Academy has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amarillo Collegiate Academy ranks #39 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016311503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amarillo Collegiate Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amarillo Collegiate Academy
Amarillo Collegiate Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Amarillo, Texas, enrolling 464 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.8% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Texas average.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 686 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #615, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Texas College Preparatory Academies spends $8,504 per pupil, 38% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students) and Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students) alongside Amarillo Collegiate Academy.
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 Amarillo Collegiate Academy compares
Amarillo Collegiate Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$8,504
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Amarillo Collegiate Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texas College Preparatory Academies, which includes Amarillo Collegiate Academy.
$8,504
Per student
-38%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.1%
State 95.4%
Federal 3.6%
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 Amarillo Collegiate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amarillo Collegiate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other 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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Amarillo Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Amarillo Collegiate Academy?
Amarillo Collegiate Academy has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amarillo Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Amarillo Collegiate Academy is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amarillo Collegiate Academy?
27.8% of students at Amarillo Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amarillo Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Amarillo Collegiate Academy is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amarillo Collegiate Academy?
Amarillo Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amarillo Collegiate Academy rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Amarillo Collegiate Academy ranks #39 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Amarillo on the city page.
Is Amarillo Collegiate Academy a good school?
Amarillo Collegiate Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Amarillo Collegiate Academy, Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students), Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students), and Founders Classical Academy of Prosper (929 students). See the Texas College Preparatory Academies district page for the complete list.
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