- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Converse, TX
Judson Care Academy
Federal NCES profile for Judson Care Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482499007187
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Judson Care Academy earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Converse · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Judson Care Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Judson Care Academy ranks #2 of 8 schools in Converse, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Judson Care Academy shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 482499007187 · Converse, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 6.6:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Judson H S (2,498 students)
Judson Care Academy shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Judson Care Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Judson H S
Judson H S
2,498 students
- Karen Wagner H
Karen Wagner H S
2,423 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
1,579 students
- Judson Middle
Judson Middle
1,189 students
- Kitty Hawk Mid
Kitty Hawk Middle
1,062 students
- This school 86
Judson Care Academy
86 students
What this shows Judson Care Academy reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Judson Care Academy compares
Judson Care Academy is a shrinking 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 | 6.6:1 | ▼ 55% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,253
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 86 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 88.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
African American 32.6%
White 8.1%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Judson Care Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Judson Isd reports $11,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Judson Care Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Karen Wagner H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Judson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kitty Hawk Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Judson Care Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Judson Care Academy
How many students attend Judson Care Academy?
Judson Care Academy has 86 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Converse, TX. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judson Care Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Judson Care Academy is 6.6:1, which is 55% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 58% 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 Judson Care Academy?
95.2% of students at Judson Care Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Judson Care Academy?
The largest demographic group at Judson Care Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Converse, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Judson Care Academy?
Judson Care Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Judson Care Academy rank among schools in Converse?
By Resource Investment Index, Judson Care Academy ranks #2 of 8 schools in Converse, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Converse on the city page.
What other schools are in Judson Isd?
Besides Judson Care Academy, Judson Isd also operates Judson H S (2,498 students), Karen Wagner H S (2,423 students), and Veterans Memorial H S (1,579 students). See the Judson Isd district page for the complete list.