- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Early Childhood Academy held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 480778014305 · Aledo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 27:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Aledo H S (1,730 students)
Early Childhood Academy held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aledo H S
Aledo H S
1,730 students
- Aledo Middle
Aledo Middle
1,049 students
- Mcanally Middl
Mcanally Middle
898 students
- Annetta El 689
Annetta El
689 students
- Vandagriff El 640
Vandagriff El
640 students
- This school 189
Early Childhood Academy
189 students
What this shows Early Childhood Academy reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Academy compares
Early Childhood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,007
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.
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.
District finance for Aledo Isd reports $11,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,049
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~189 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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.
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.