- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
East Grand Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Grand Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480028811555Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Grand Preparatory Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #210 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Grand Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Grand Preparatory Academy ranks #210 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Cityscape Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480028811555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
East Grand Preparatory Academy shrank from 903 students in 2022-23 to 836 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.1 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 480028811555 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
816 enr · 15.7:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Buckner Preparatory (443 students)
East Grand Preparatory Academy shrank from 903 students in 2022-23 to 836 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 52.1 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How East Grand Preparatory Academy compares
East Grand Preparatory Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,586
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 816 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.1%
African American 14.1%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, East Grand Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Cityscape Schools reports $13,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Grand Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner Preparatory | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Grand Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~816 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Grand Preparatory Academy
How many students attend East Grand Preparatory Academy?
East Grand Preparatory Academy has 816 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 903 (2022-23) → 836 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Grand Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Grand Preparatory Academy is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Grand Preparatory Academy?
89.8% of students at East Grand Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Grand Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Grand Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Grand Preparatory Academy?
East Grand Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Grand Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, East Grand Preparatory Academy ranks #210 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Cityscape Schools?
Besides East Grand Preparatory Academy, Cityscape Schools also operates Buckner Preparatory (443 students). See the Cityscape Schools district page for the complete list.