- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Ignite Community School-Fort Worth
Federal NCES profile for Ignite Community School-Fort Worth, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016314318Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ignite Community School-Fort Worth earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #44 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ignite Community School-Fort Worth has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ignite Community School-Fort Worth ranks #44 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016314318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+160 students YoY
Ignite Community School-Fort Worth grew from 203 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+78.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+160 students YoY 480016314318 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
438 enr · 21.9:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Ignite Community School-Fort Worth grew from 203 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+78.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ignite Community School-Fort Worth 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
Ignite Community School-Fort Worth
438 students
What this shows Ignite Community School-Fort Worth reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ignite Community School-Fort Worth compares
Ignite Community School-Fort Worth 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 49% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 49% 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
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
White 11.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Ignite Community School-Fort Worth 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 Ignite Community School-Fort Worth 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 | Similar 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 Ignite Community School-Fort Worth'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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ignite Community School-Fort Worth
How many students attend Ignite Community School-Fort Worth?
Ignite Community School-Fort Worth has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 160.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ignite Community School-Fort Worth?
The student-teacher ratio at Ignite Community School-Fort Worth is 21.9:1, which is 49% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ignite Community School-Fort Worth?
81.3% of students at Ignite Community School-Fort Worth are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ignite Community School-Fort Worth?
The largest demographic group at Ignite Community School-Fort Worth is African American at 60.0% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ignite Community School-Fort Worth?
Ignite Community School-Fort Worth has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Ignite Community School-Fort Worth rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ignite Community School-Fort Worth ranks #44 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Ignite Community School-Fort Worth, 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.