- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corinth, TX
Founders Classical Academy Corinth
Federal NCES profile for Founders Classical Academy Corinth, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480016313320Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Founders Classical Academy Corinth earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Corinth · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Founders Classical Academy Corinth has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy Corinth ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Corinth, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016313320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Founders Classical Academy Corinth grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 480016313320 · Corinth, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
578 enr · 19.9:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Founders Classical Academy Corinth grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Founders Classical Academy Corinth 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
Founders Classical Academy Corinth
578 students
What this shows Founders Classical Academy Corinth reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Founders Classical Academy Corinth compares
Founders Classical Academy Corinth 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 80% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Asian 14.4%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Founders Classical Academy Corinth 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 Corinth Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Founders Classical Academy Corinth'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 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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Founders Classical Academy Corinth
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy Corinth?
Founders Classical Academy Corinth has 578 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corinth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy Corinth?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy Corinth is 19.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Founders Classical Academy Corinth?
12.2% of students at Founders Classical Academy Corinth are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Founders Classical Academy Corinth?
The largest demographic group at Founders Classical Academy Corinth is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Corinth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Founders Classical Academy Corinth?
Founders Classical Academy Corinth has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Corinth rank among public schools in Corinth?
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy Corinth ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Corinth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Corinth on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Founders Classical Academy Corinth, 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.