- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
El Paso Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for El Paso Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016313959Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Paso Classical Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #118 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
El Paso Classical Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Paso Classical Academy ranks #118 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016313959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
El Paso Classical Academy shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 480016313959 · El Paso, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
271 enr · 14.3:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
El Paso Classical Academy shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
El Paso Classical Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
1,013 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound
949 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
929 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
921 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- This school 271
El Paso Classical Academy
271 students
What this shows El Paso Classical Academy reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Paso Classical Academy compares
El Paso Classical 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$10,324
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
17
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
White 3.7%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, El Paso Classical Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Texas College Preparatory Academies reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Paso Classical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Paso Classical Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Paso Classical Academy
How many students attend El Paso Classical Academy?
El Paso Classical Academy has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Paso Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at El Paso Classical Academy is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 El Paso Classical Academy?
62.3% of students at El Paso Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Paso Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at El Paso Classical Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Paso Classical Academy?
El Paso Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 El Paso Classical Academy rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, El Paso Classical Academy ranks #118 of 129 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 schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides El Paso Classical Academy, Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students), Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students), and Founders Classical Academy of Prosper (929 students). See the Texas College Preparatory Academies district page for the complete list.