Enrollment
392
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 480147414112 Charter school
Doral Academy of Texas — Buda, TX
Federal NCES profile for Doral Academy of Texas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 36
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Doral Academy of Texas · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+10% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Doral Academy of Texas reports 392 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 45% below the Texas average and 34% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Doral Academy of Texas compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 45% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Overview
Enrollment 392 Top 35% in Texas — larger than 65% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.3% -45% vs state
NCES ID 480147414112
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.
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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 other 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 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in BUDA, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doral Academy of Texas?
Doral Academy of Texas has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.