Enrollment
244
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 482442022821
Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy — Irving, TX
Federal NCES profile for Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 11/100.
👥 Class size 11
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Irving Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy reports 244 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 52% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% above the Texas average and 52% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Irving Isd spends $12,870 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.7% from local sources (property taxes), 37.6% from the state, and 16.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 19% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 27% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
— 52% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,870
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 244 Top 19% in Texas — larger than 81% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 22.2:1 +52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.7% +27% vs state
NCES ID 482442022821
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Irving Isd, which includes Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy.
$12,870
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.7%
State 37.6%
Federal 16.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
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2,390 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Nimitz H S
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2,343 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Jack E Singley Academy
Standard public school
1,697 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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Uplift Education-North Hills Prep H S
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Frequently asked questions about Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy?
Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy has 244 students enrolled. It is a high school in IRVING, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy is 22.2:1, which is 52% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy?
78.7% of students at Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy?
Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.