- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cedar Hill, TX
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481323013150
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Cedar Hill · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cedar Hill, TX.
School address
District: Cedar Hill Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481323013150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 481323013150 · Cedar Hill, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 20.3:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students)
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Hill H S
Cedar Hill H S
1,974 students
- Waterford Oaks 521
Waterford Oaks El
521 students
- Cedar Hill Col 520
Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep
520 students
- Bessie Coleman 488
Bessie Coleman Middle
488 students
- Lakeridge El 466
Lakeridge El
466 students
- This school 345
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy
345 students
What this shows Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy compares
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy is a growing 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,107
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 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 3.5%
White 2.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Hill Isd reports $11,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waterford Oaks El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bessie Coleman Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- 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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy?
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy has 345 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cedar Hill, TX. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy is 20.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy?
38.9% of students at Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy is African American at 66.4% of enrollment, in Cedar Hill, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy?
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy rank among middle schools in Cedar Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cedar Hill, 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 Cedar Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Hill Isd?
Besides Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy, Cedar Hill Isd also operates Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students), Waterford Oaks El (521 students), and Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep (520 students). See the Cedar Hill Isd district page for the complete list.