- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Applied Learning Acad
Federal NCES profile for Applied Learning Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481970005388
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Applied Learning Acad earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Applied Learning Acad has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Applied Learning Acad ranks #3 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970005388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Applied Learning Acad held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 481970005388 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 12.2:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Applied Learning Acad held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Applied Learning Acad in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 330
Applied Learning Acad
330 students
What this shows Applied Learning Acad reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Applied Learning Acad compares
Applied Learning Acad 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$13,690
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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
White 26.1%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Applied Learning Acad is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Applied Learning Acad Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Applied Learning Acad's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Applied Learning Acad
How many students attend Applied Learning Acad?
Applied Learning Acad has 330 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Applied Learning Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Applied Learning Acad is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Applied Learning Acad?
55.1% of students at Applied Learning Acad are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Applied Learning Acad?
The largest demographic group at Applied Learning Acad is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Applied Learning Acad?
Applied Learning Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Applied Learning Acad rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Applied Learning Acad ranks #3 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Applied Learning Acad, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.