- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prosper, TX
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
Federal NCES profile for Founders Classical Academy of Prosper, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016314321Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper earns 38/100 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.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Prosper · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy of Prosper ranks #8 of 9 schools in Prosper, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016314321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+114 students YoY
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper grew from 768 students in 2022-23 to 882 in 2023-24 (+14.8%).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+114 students YoY 480016314321 · Prosper, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
929 enr · 21.6:1 · 7.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper grew from 768 students in 2022-23 to 882 in 2023-24 (+14.8%). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper 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
- This school
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
929 students
- Founders Class
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 of Prosper reports 929 students on the CCD universe file.
How Founders Classical Academy of Prosper compares
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 47% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 88% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 47% 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
11.8%
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
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.3%
Asian 26.6%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Founders Classical Academy of Prosper 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 of Prosper Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Similar size | Higher 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 of Prosper'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
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 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 (~929 students)
Frequently asked questions about Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy of Prosper?
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper has 929 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prosper, TX. CCD year-over-year: 768 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), up 114.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy of Prosper?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy of Prosper is 21.6:1, which is 47% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Founders Classical Academy of Prosper?
7.4% of students at Founders Classical Academy of Prosper 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 Prosper?
The largest demographic group at Founders Classical Academy of Prosper is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Prosper, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Founders Classical Academy of Prosper?
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 of Prosper rank among schools in Prosper?
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy of Prosper ranks #8 of 9 schools in Prosper, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Prosper on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Founders Classical Academy of Prosper, 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 - Conroe (921 students). See the Texas College Preparatory Academies district page for the complete list.