- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Clay Classical Academy shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 480016312538 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
192 enr · 12.8:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Clay Classical Academy shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clay Classical Academy 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 192
Clay Classical Academy
192 students
What this shows Clay Classical Academy reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay Classical Academy compares
Clay Classical Academy is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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 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
- 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 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 (~192 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.