- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482892006297
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy ranks #9 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892006297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 482892006297 · Arlington, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 12.9:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 373
Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy
373 students
What this shows Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy compares
Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$10,678
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
African American 26.0%
White 21.7%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy?
Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy?
59.9% of students at Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy?
Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy ranks #9 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.