- Enrollment
- 2,320
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Temple, TX
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec
Federal NCES profile for Fred W Edwards Academy Aec, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484233012581
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 24
- public schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred W Edwards Academy Aec ranks #3 of 24 public schools in Temple, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (-16.8%).
Teacher FTE held 5.8 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 484233012581 · Temple, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 15.4:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Temple H S (2,320 students)
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (-16.8%). Teacher FTE held 5.8 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temple H S
Temple H S
2,320 students
- Thornton El 763
Thornton El
763 students
- Travis Science 686
Travis Science Academy
686 students
- Bonham Middle 627
Bonham Middle
627 students
- Lamar Middle 553
Lamar Middle
553 students
- This school 77
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec
77 students
What this shows Fred W Edwards Academy Aec reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred W Edwards Academy Aec compares
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,629
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 77 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%
White 20.8%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Fred W Edwards Academy Aec is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Temple Isd reports $12,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fred W Edwards Academy Aec Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornton El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis Science Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred W Edwards Academy Aec's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high 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 (~77 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred W Edwards Academy Aec
How many students attend Fred W Edwards Academy Aec?
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec has 77 students enrolled. It is a high school in Temple, TX. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred W Edwards Academy Aec?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred W Edwards Academy Aec is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred W Edwards Academy Aec?
65.4% of students at Fred W Edwards Academy Aec are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred W Edwards Academy Aec?
The largest demographic group at Fred W Edwards Academy Aec is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in Temple, 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 Fred W Edwards Academy Aec?
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fred W Edwards Academy Aec rank among public schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred W Edwards Academy Aec ranks #3 of 24 public schools in Temple, 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 Temple on the city page.
What other schools are in Temple Isd?
Besides Fred W Edwards Academy Aec, Temple Isd also operates Temple H S (2,320 students), Thornton El (763 students), and Travis Science Academy (686 students). See the Temple Isd district page for the complete list.