- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Royse City, TX
Education Center International Academy 3
Federal NCES profile for Education Center International Academy 3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480018613557Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Education Center International Academy 3 earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Royse City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Education Center International Academy 3 has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Education Center International Academy 3 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Royse City, TX.
School address
District: Education Center International Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480018613557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Education Center International Academy 3 grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.2 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 480018613557 · Royse City, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
129 enr · 12.9:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Education Center International Academy 1 (131 students)
Education Center International Academy 3 grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 10.2 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Education Center International Academy 3 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Education Cent
Education Center International Academy 1
131 students
- This school
Education Center International Academy 3
129 students
- Education Cent
Education Center International Academy 2
90 students
What this shows Education Center International Academy 3 reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Education Center International Academy 3 compares
Education Center International Academy 3 is a growing 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$11,189
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Education Center International Academy reports $11,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Education Center International Academy 3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Center International Academy 1 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Education Center International Academy 2 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Education Center International Academy 3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Education Center International Academy 3
How many students attend Education Center International Academy 3?
Education Center International Academy 3 has 129 students enrolled. It is a public school in Royse City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Education Center International Academy 3?
The student-teacher ratio at Education Center International Academy 3 is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Education Center International Academy 3?
24.0% of students at Education Center International Academy 3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Education Center International Academy 3?
Education Center International Academy 3 has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Education Center International Academy 3 rank among schools in Royse City?
By Resource Investment Index, Education Center International Academy 3 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Royse City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Royse City on the city page.
What other schools are in Education Center International Academy?
Besides Education Center International Academy 3, Education Center International Academy also operates Education Center International Academy 1 (131 students) and Education Center International Academy 2 (90 students). See the Education Center International Academy district page for the complete list.