- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesquite, TX
Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite
Federal NCES profile for Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016313327Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #30 of 31
- schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite ranks #30 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016313327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-126 students YoY
Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite shrank from 637 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-19.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.6 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-126 students YoY 480016313327 · Mesquite, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
480 enr · 9.8:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite shrank from 637 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-19.8%). Teacher FTE lost 49.6 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite 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 of Mesquite
480 students
What this shows Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite compares
Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.2%
African American 12.9%
White 8.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite is less 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 of Mesquite Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite'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 other 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 (~480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite?
Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 126.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite?
72.1% of students at Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite?
The largest demographic group at Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite is Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite?
Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 of Mesquite rank among schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite ranks #30 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesquite on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite, 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.