- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Classical Academy - Permian Basin held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 480016313855 · Midland, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
218 enr · 9.9:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Classical Academy - Permian Basin held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Classical Academy - Permian Basin in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
1,013 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound
949 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
929 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
921 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- This school 218
Classical Academy - Permian Basin
218 students
What this shows Classical Academy - Permian Basin reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Classical Academy - Permian Basin compares
Classical Academy - Permian Basin 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,324
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
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.
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
District finance for Texas College Preparatory Academies reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~218 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.