- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richardson, TX
Evolution Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Evolution Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480023609188Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evolution Academy Charter School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Evolution Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evolution Academy Charter School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Evolution Academy Charter School · Texas
NCES ID 480023609188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Evolution Academy Charter School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-16.6%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 480023609188 · Richardson, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
233 enr · 25.9:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Evolution Academy Beaumont (202 students)
Evolution Academy Charter School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-16.6%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Evolution Academy Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Evolution Academy Charter School
233 students
- Evolution Acad
Evolution Academy Beaumont
202 students
- Evolution Acad
Evolution Academy Houston
194 students
What this shows Evolution Academy Charter School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evolution Academy Charter School compares
Evolution Academy Charter School 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 76% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
25.9:1
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
$10,621
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%
African American 30.0%
White 4.7%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Evolution Academy Charter School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Evolution Academy Charter School reports $10,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evolution Academy Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evolution Academy Beaumont | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evolution Academy Houston | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evolution Academy Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evolution Academy Charter School
How many students attend Evolution Academy Charter School?
Evolution Academy Charter School has 233 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richardson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evolution Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evolution Academy Charter School is 25.9:1, which is 76% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evolution Academy Charter School?
59.9% of students at Evolution Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evolution Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Evolution Academy Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment, in Richardson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evolution Academy Charter School?
Evolution Academy Charter School 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, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Evolution Academy Charter School rank among high schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Evolution Academy Charter School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Richardson, 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 Richardson on the city page.
What other schools are in Evolution Academy Charter School?
Besides Evolution Academy Charter School, Evolution Academy Charter School also operates Evolution Academy Beaumont (202 students) and Evolution Academy Houston (194 students). See the Evolution Academy Charter School district page for the complete list.