Enrollment
32
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Clearfork Academy
Federal NCES profile for Clearfork Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480007113999Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clearfork Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #154 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for Texas
- 32
- students enrolled
Clearfork Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clearfork Academy ranks #154 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: University of Texas University Charter School · Texas
NCES ID 480007113999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+118% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clearfork Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clearfork Academy
Clearfork Academy is a small charter combined-grade school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 32 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 118% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Texas schools, with 32 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding University of Texas University Charter School spends $23,635 per pupil, 73% above the Texas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
University of Texas University Charter School also operates Methodist Children's Home (96 students) and Cedar Crest (75 students) alongside Clearfork 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 Clearfork Academy compares
Clearfork 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 | 32:1 | ▲ 118% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
32:1
students per teacher
- 118% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
84.4%
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
$23,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Clearfork Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University of Texas University Charter School, which includes Clearfork Academy.
$23,635
Per student
+73%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.0%
State 66.8%
Federal 33.2%
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 Clearfork Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Children's Home | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Crest | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ut - University Charter School at High Point | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Ridge | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clearfork Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clearfork Academy
How many students attend Clearfork Academy?
Clearfork Academy has 32 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearfork Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearfork Academy is 32:1, which is 118% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearfork Academy?
The largest demographic group at Clearfork Academy is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clearfork Academy?
Clearfork Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Clearfork Academy rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Clearfork Academy ranks #154 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
Is Clearfork Academy a good school?
Clearfork Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. 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 University of Texas University Charter School?
Besides Clearfork Academy, University of Texas University Charter School also operates Methodist Children's Home (96 students), Cedar Crest (75 students), and Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center) (57 students). See the University of Texas University Charter School district page for the complete list.
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