Enrollment
366
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waxahachie, TX
Faith Family Master Academy
Federal NCES profile for Faith Family Master Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480010512070Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Faith Family Master Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Faith Family Master Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Faith Family Master Academy ranks #1 of 7 schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Faith Family Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480010512070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Faith Family Master Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Faith Family Master Academy
Faith Family Master Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Waxahachie, Texas, enrolling 366 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 95% of Texas schools and 46% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 366 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,335 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #101, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 29.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Waxahachie Faith Family Academy, also runs Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy (2,670 students).
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 Faith Family Master Academy compares
Faith Family Master 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,186
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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
African American 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
White 16.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Faith Family Master Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waxahachie Faith Family Academy, which includes Faith Family Master Academy.
$14,186
Per student
+4%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.1%
State 69.1%
Federal 29.9%
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 Faith Family Master Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Faith Family Master Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Faith Family Master Academy
How many students attend Faith Family Master Academy?
Faith Family Master Academy has 366 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Waxahachie, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faith Family Master Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Faith Family Master Academy is 21.5:1, which is 46% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Faith Family Master Academy?
72.9% of students at Faith Family Master Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Faith Family Master Academy?
The largest demographic group at Faith Family Master Academy is African American at 39.9% of enrollment, in Waxahachie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Faith Family Master Academy?
Faith Family Master Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Faith Family Master Academy rank among schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Faith Family Master Academy ranks #1 of 7 schools in Waxahachie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waxahachie on the city page.
Is Faith Family Master Academy a good school?
Faith Family Master Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Waxahachie Faith Family Academy?
Besides Faith Family Master Academy, Waxahachie Faith Family Academy also operates Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy (2,670 students). See the Waxahachie Faith Family Academy district page for the complete list.
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