- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481623012028
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #10 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy ranks #10 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 481623012028 · Dallas, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 17.1:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 342
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
342 students
What this shows Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy compares
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$14,470
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
African American 39.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
White 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy?
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy has 342 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy?
66.3% of students at Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy?
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
How does Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy ranks #10 of 53 high schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.