- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
Kimberlin Acad for Excel
Federal NCES profile for Kimberlin Acad for Excel, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034002032
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kimberlin Acad for Excel earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kimberlin Acad for Excel has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kimberlin Acad for Excel ranks #12 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Kimberlin Acad for Excel held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 482034002032 · Garland, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 14.8:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Kimberlin Acad for Excel held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kimberlin Acad for Excel in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 474
Kimberlin Acad for Excel
474 students
What this shows Kimberlin Acad for Excel reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kimberlin Acad for Excel compares
Kimberlin Acad for Excel 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$12,534
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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
White 29.3%
African American 18.6%
Asian 13.9%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Kimberlin Acad for Excel is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kimberlin Acad for Excel Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kimberlin Acad for Excel's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kimberlin Acad for Excel
How many students attend Kimberlin Acad for Excel?
Kimberlin Acad for Excel has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimberlin Acad for Excel?
The student-teacher ratio at Kimberlin Acad for Excel is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kimberlin Acad for Excel?
31.5% of students at Kimberlin Acad for Excel are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kimberlin Acad for Excel?
The largest demographic group at Kimberlin Acad for Excel is Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kimberlin Acad for Excel?
Kimberlin Acad for Excel has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Kimberlin Acad for Excel rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Kimberlin Acad for Excel ranks #12 of 39 schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Kimberlin Acad for Excel, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.