Enrollment
345
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Granbury, TX
Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482139006112
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Granbury · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Granbury, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy
Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Granbury, Texas, enrolling 345 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 69.6% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 345 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,148 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #915, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 57/100).
The surrounding Granbury Isd spends $10,259 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Granbury Isd also operates Granbury H S (2,215 students) and Acton Middle (938 students) alongside Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy compares
Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,259
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granbury Isd, which includes Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy.
$10,259
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.8%
State 8.6%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granbury H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granbury Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acton El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mambrino School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy
How many students attend Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy?
Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Granbury, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy?
69.6% of students at Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment, in Granbury, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy?
Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy rank among schools in Granbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Granbury, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Granbury on the city page.
Is Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy a good school?
Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Granbury Isd?
Besides Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy, Granbury Isd also operates Granbury H S (2,215 students), Acton Middle (938 students), and Granbury Middle (890 students). See the Granbury Isd district page for the complete list.
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