- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tyler, TX
Founders Classical Academy-Tyler
Federal NCES profile for Founders Classical Academy-Tyler, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016312859Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Founders Classical Academy-Tyler earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 22
- schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Founders Classical Academy-Tyler has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy-Tyler ranks #8 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016312859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Founders Classical Academy-Tyler shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 544 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 480016312859 · Tyler, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
480 enr · 11.4:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Founders Classical Academy-Tyler shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 544 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Founders Classical Academy-Tyler 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-Tyler
480 students
What this shows Founders Classical Academy-Tyler reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Founders Classical Academy-Tyler compares
Founders Classical Academy-Tyler 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 34% | 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
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% 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
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
African American 11.0%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Founders Classical Academy-Tyler is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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-Tyler 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-Tyler'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)
Frequently asked questions about Founders Classical Academy-Tyler
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy-Tyler?
Founders Classical Academy-Tyler has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy-Tyler?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy-Tyler is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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-Tyler?
40.9% of students at Founders Classical Academy-Tyler are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Founders Classical Academy-Tyler?
The largest demographic group at Founders Classical Academy-Tyler is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Founders Classical Academy-Tyler?
Founders Classical Academy-Tyler has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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-Tyler rank among schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy-Tyler ranks #8 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Founders Classical Academy-Tyler, 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.