Enrollment
189
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aledo, TX
Early Childhood Academy
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480778014305
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Aledo · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for Texas
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Academy ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Aledo, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood Academy
Early Childhood Academy is a small combined-grade school in Aledo, Texas, enrolling 189 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 98% of Texas schools and 84% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 189 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 307 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #305, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 54/100).
The surrounding Aledo Isd spends $10,331 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Aledo Isd also operates Aledo H S (1,730 students) and Aledo Middle (1,049 students) alongside Early Childhood 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 Early Childhood Academy compares
Early Childhood 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 84% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,331
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Early Childhood Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aledo Isd, which includes Early Childhood Academy.
$10,331
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 21.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 Early Childhood Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aledo H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aledo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcanally Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Annetta El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandagriff El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~189 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Academy
How many students attend Early Childhood Academy?
Early Childhood Academy has 189 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aledo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Academy is 27:1, which is 84% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Academy?
35.7% of students at Early Childhood Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Academy?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Academy is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Aledo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Academy?
Early Childhood Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower 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 Early Childhood Academy rank among public schools in Aledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Academy ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Aledo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aledo on the city page.
Is Early Childhood Academy a good school?
Early Childhood Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Aledo Isd?
Besides Early Childhood Academy, Aledo Isd also operates Aledo H S (1,730 students), Aledo Middle (1,049 students), and Mcanally Middle (898 students). See the Aledo Isd district page for the complete list.
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