- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conroe, TX
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
Federal NCES profile for Founders Classical Academy - Conroe, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480016314317Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Conroe · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy - Conroe ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Conroe, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016314317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 703 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 480016314317 · Conroe, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
921 enr · 24.9:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 703 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe 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
- This school
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
921 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- Ischool Virtua
Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas
778 students
What this shows Founders Classical Academy - Conroe reports 921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Founders Classical Academy - Conroe compares
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe is a growing 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 69% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 921 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
921
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
African American 8.1%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Founders Classical Academy - Conroe is more 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 Founders Classical Academy - Conroe Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Founders Classical Academy - Conroe'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
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 4.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~921 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy - Conroe?
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe has 921 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conroe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy - Conroe?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy - Conroe is 24.9:1, which is 69% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Founders Classical Academy - Conroe?
28.4% of students at Founders Classical Academy - Conroe are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Founders Classical Academy - Conroe?
The largest demographic group at Founders Classical Academy - Conroe is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Conroe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Founders Classical Academy - Conroe?
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Founders Classical Academy - Conroe rank among elementary schools in Conroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy - Conroe ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Conroe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Conroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Founders Classical Academy - Conroe, 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.