- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denton, TX
Denton Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Denton Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480016313181Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denton Classical Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Denton Classical Academy has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denton Classical Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Denton, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016313181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Denton Classical Academy held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 480016313181 · Denton, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
190 enr · 11.9:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Denton Classical Academy held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Denton 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 190
Denton Classical Academy
190 students
What this shows Denton Classical Academy reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denton Classical Academy compares
Denton Classical Academy 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Denton Classical Academy 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 Denton 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denton 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 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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denton Classical Academy
How many students attend Denton Classical Academy?
Denton Classical Academy has 190 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denton Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Denton Classical Academy is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Denton Classical Academy?
25.4% of students at Denton Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denton Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Denton Classical Academy is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denton Classical Academy?
Denton Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Denton Classical Academy rank among elementary schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Denton Classical Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Denton, 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 Denton on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Denton 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.