Enrollment
392
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buda, TX
Doral Academy of Texas
Federal NCES profile for Doral Academy of Texas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480147414112Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doral Academy of Texas earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Buda · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Doral Academy of Texas has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doral Academy of Texas ranks #5 of 8 schools in Buda, TX.
School address
District: Doral Academy of Texas · Texas
NCES ID 480147414112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Doral Academy of Texas compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Doral Academy of Texas
Doral Academy of Texas is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Buda, Texas, enrolling 392 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 671 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #653, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (19%) (diversity index 56/100).
Doral Academy of Texas is a single-school charter district, so Doral Academy of Texas operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Doral Academy of Texas compares
Doral Academy of Texas on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
White 18.9%
African American 8.4%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Doral Academy of Texas is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Doral Academy of Texas
How many students attend Doral Academy of Texas?
Doral Academy of Texas has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buda, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doral Academy of Texas?
The student-teacher ratio at Doral Academy of Texas is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doral Academy of Texas?
34.3% of students at Doral Academy of Texas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doral Academy of Texas?
The largest demographic group at Doral Academy of Texas is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Buda, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doral Academy of Texas?
Doral Academy of Texas has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Doral Academy of Texas rank among schools in Buda?
By Resource Investment Index, Doral Academy of Texas ranks #5 of 8 schools in Buda, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buda on the city page.
Is Doral Academy of Texas a good school?
Doral Academy of Texas earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. 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 Doral Academy of Texas?
None; Doral Academy of Texas is a single-school charter district, and Doral Academy of Texas is its only campus.
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