Enrollment
192
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Clay Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Clay Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016312538Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay Classical Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #178 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Clay Classical Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Classical Academy ranks #178 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016312538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clay Classical Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clay Classical Academy
Clay Classical Academy is a high-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Dallas, Texas, enrolling 192 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 192 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 437 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #363, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% 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.
Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students) and Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students) alongside Clay Classical Academy.
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 Clay Classical Academy compares
Clay Classical Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texas College Preparatory Academies, which includes Clay Classical Academy.
$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 Clay Classical Academy 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 Clay Classical Academy'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 other 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 (~192 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clay Classical Academy
How many students attend Clay Classical Academy?
Clay Classical Academy has 192 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Classical Academy is 12.8:1, which is 13% 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 Clay Classical Academy?
77.1% of students at Clay Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay Classical Academy?
Clay Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Clay Classical Academy rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Classical Academy ranks #178 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
Is Clay Classical Academy a good school?
Clay Classical Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Clay Classical Academy, 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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