- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
El Paso Academy
Federal NCES profile for El Paso Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480020508773Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Paso Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #41 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
El Paso Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Paso Academy ranks #41 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
District: El Paso Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480020508773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
El Paso Academy held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 480020508773 · El Paso, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
206 enr · 25.8:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: El Paso Academy West (113 students)
El Paso Academy held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How El Paso Academy compares
El Paso 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 76% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 76% 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
$7,133
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
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.6%
African American 1.5%
White 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, El Paso Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for El Paso Academy reports $7,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Paso Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Academy West | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Paso Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high 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 (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about El Paso Academy
How many students attend El Paso Academy?
El Paso Academy has 206 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Paso Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at El Paso Academy is 25.8:1, which is 76% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Paso Academy?
51.9% of students at El Paso Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Paso Academy?
The largest demographic group at El Paso Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Paso Academy?
El Paso Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does El Paso Academy rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, El Paso Academy ranks #41 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Academy?
Besides El Paso Academy, El Paso Academy also operates El Paso Academy West (113 students). See the El Paso Academy district page for the complete list.