- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Joy James Academy of Leadership
Federal NCES profile for Joy James Academy of Leadership, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481317000819
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joy James Academy of Leadership earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #34 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Joy James Academy of Leadership has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joy James Academy of Leadership ranks #34 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Castleberry Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481317000819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Joy James Academy of Leadership held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 481317000819 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 13.5:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Castleberry H S (1,085 students)
Joy James Academy of Leadership held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Joy James Academy of Leadership in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castleberry H
Castleberry H S
1,085 students
- Irma Marsh Mid
Irma Marsh Middle
840 students
- Castleberry El
Castleberry El
754 students
- A V Cato El
A V Cato El
633 students
- This school
Joy James Academy of Leadership
471 students
- Reach H S 41
Reach H S
41 students
What this shows Joy James Academy of Leadership reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joy James Academy of Leadership compares
Joy James Academy of Leadership held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,878
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.7%
White 7.9%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Joy James Academy of Leadership is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Castleberry Isd reports $14,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joy James Academy of Leadership Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleberry H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irma Marsh Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castleberry El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A V Cato El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reach H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joy James Academy of Leadership's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joy James Academy of Leadership
How many students attend Joy James Academy of Leadership?
Joy James Academy of Leadership has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joy James Academy of Leadership?
The student-teacher ratio at Joy James Academy of Leadership is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joy James Academy of Leadership?
80.5% of students at Joy James Academy of Leadership are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joy James Academy of Leadership?
The largest demographic group at Joy James Academy of Leadership is Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joy James Academy of Leadership?
Joy James Academy of Leadership has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joy James Academy of Leadership rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Joy James Academy of Leadership ranks #34 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 Castleberry Isd?
Besides Joy James Academy of Leadership, Castleberry Isd also operates Castleberry H S (1,085 students), Irma Marsh Middle (840 students), and Castleberry El (754 students). See the Castleberry Isd district page for the complete list.