- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Live Oak, TX
Judson Early College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Judson Early College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482499012011
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Judson Early College Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 438
- students enrolled
Judson Early College Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Judson Early College Academy held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 482499012011 · Live Oak, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 19.9:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Judson H S (2,498 students)
Judson Early College Academy held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Judson Early College 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 438
Judson Early College Academy
438 students
What this shows Judson Early College Academy reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Judson Early College Academy compares
Judson Early College Academy 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 40% | 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
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% 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
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
African American 17.4%
White 16.4%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Judson Early College Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Early College Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Karen Wagner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Judson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kitty Hawk Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Judson Early College 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 high 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 Judson Early College Academy
How many students attend Judson Early College Academy?
Judson Early College Academy has 438 students enrolled. It is a high school in Live Oak, TX. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judson Early College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Judson Early College Academy is 19.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Judson Early College Academy?
37.1% of students at Judson Early College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Judson Early College Academy?
The largest demographic group at Judson Early College Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Live Oak, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Judson Early College Academy?
Judson Early College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Judson Isd?
Besides Judson Early College 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.