Enrollment
218
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midland, TX
Classical Academy - Permian Basin
Federal NCES profile for Classical Academy - Permian Basin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480016313855Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Classical Academy - Permian Basin earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Classical Academy - Permian Basin has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Classical Academy - Permian Basin ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Midland, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016313855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Classical Academy - Permian Basin compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Classical Academy - Permian Basin
Classical Academy - Permian Basin is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Midland, Texas, enrolling 218 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Classical Academy - Permian Basin is leaner than roughly 90% of Texas schools and 33% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 218 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 468 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #456, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (38%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Texas College Preparatory Academies spends $8,504 per pupil, 38% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 50 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 218 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students) and Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students) alongside Classical Academy - Permian Basin.
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 Classical Academy - Permian Basin compares
Classical Academy - Permian Basin on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.9%
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
15
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 37.6%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Classical Academy - Permian Basin 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 Classical Academy - Permian Basin.
$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 Classical Academy - Permian Basin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Classical Academy - Permian Basin'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 elementary 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 (~218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Classical Academy - Permian Basin
How many students attend Classical Academy - Permian Basin?
Classical Academy - Permian Basin has 218 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical Academy - Permian Basin?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical Academy - Permian Basin is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% 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 Classical Academy - Permian Basin?
41.9% of students at Classical Academy - Permian Basin are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Classical Academy - Permian Basin?
The largest demographic group at Classical Academy - Permian Basin is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Midland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Classical Academy - Permian Basin?
Classical Academy - Permian Basin has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Classical Academy - Permian Basin rank among elementary schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Classical Academy - Permian Basin ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Midland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Midland on the city page.
Is Classical Academy - Permian Basin a good school?
Classical Academy - Permian Basin earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% 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 Classical Academy - Permian Basin, 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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