- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntsville, TX
Huntsville Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Huntsville Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480016308127Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntsville Classical Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntsville Classical Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntsville Classical Academy ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Huntsville, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016308127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Huntsville Classical Academy grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 480016308127 · Huntsville, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
380 enr · 20:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Huntsville Classical Academy grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Huntsville 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
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- This school 380
Huntsville Classical Academy
380 students
What this shows Huntsville Classical Academy reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntsville Classical Academy compares
Huntsville Classical Academy 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
African American 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Huntsville Classical Academy 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 Huntsville Classical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntsville 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
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huntsville Classical Academy
How many students attend Huntsville Classical Academy?
Huntsville Classical Academy has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntsville Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntsville Classical Academy is 20:1, which is 36% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huntsville Classical Academy?
62.4% of students at Huntsville Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntsville Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Huntsville Classical Academy is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Huntsville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntsville Classical Academy?
Huntsville Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Huntsville Classical Academy rank among elementary schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntsville Classical Academy ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Huntsville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Huntsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Huntsville 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.