- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richardson, TX
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702005582
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 13
- schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center ranks #1 of 13 schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483702005582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 483702005582 · Richardson, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 5.2:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 124
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center
124 students
What this shows Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center compares
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center 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 | 5.2:1 | ▼ 65% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,101
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 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 65 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.2%
African American 33.9%
White 7.3%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- 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 (~124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center?
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center has 124 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Richardson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center is 5.2:1, which is 65% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 67% 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 Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center?
76.4% of students at Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment, in Richardson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center?
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (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 Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center rank among schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center ranks #1 of 13 schools in Richardson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richardson on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.