Enrollment
244
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Irving, TX
Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482442022821
👥 S:T ratio 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #12 of 12
- high schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy ranks #12 of 12 high schools in Irving, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+51% 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
What stands out at Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy
Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Irving, Texas, enrolling 244 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Texas schools and 51% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 244 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 663 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #659, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students) and Irving H S (2,390 students) alongside Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy compares
Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
- 51% 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.
Funding equity
$12,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Irving Isd, which includes Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy.
$12,024
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~244 students)
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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 51% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy rank among high schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy ranks #12 of 12 high schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Irving on the city page.
Is Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy a good school?
Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Jack E Singley Collegiate Academy, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.
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