- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewisville, TX
Founders Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Founders Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016312670Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Founders Classical Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #15 of 16
- schools in Lewisville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Founders Classical Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy ranks #15 of 16 schools in Lewisville, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016312670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Founders Classical Academy held near 923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 480016312670 · Lewisville, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
912 enr · 15.7:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Founders Classical Academy held near 923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Founders Classical Academy 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
- This school
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- Ischool Virtua
Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas
778 students
What this shows Founders Classical Academy reports 912 students on the CCD universe file.
How Founders Classical Academy compares
Founders Classical Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 64% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
912
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 912 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 38.5%
Asian 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Founders Classical Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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'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
- 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 (~912 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Founders Classical Academy
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy?
Founders Classical Academy has 912 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewisville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 934 (2022-23) → 923 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Founders Classical Academy?
22.3% of students at Founders Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Founders Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Founders Classical Academy is White at 38.5% of enrollment, in Lewisville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Founders Classical Academy?
Founders Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Founders Classical Academy rank among schools in Lewisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy ranks #15 of 16 schools in Lewisville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lewisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Founders Classical Academy, 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.