- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Oak Cliff Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480026413754Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #49 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Oak Cliff Academy ranks #49 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026413754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 480026413754 · Dallas, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
340 enr · 10.3:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kipp Mosaic Pr
Kipp Mosaic Pri
1,092 students
- Kipp Sharp Pre
Kipp Sharp Prep
1,078 students
- Kipp Connect H
Kipp Connect Houston Pri
1,056 students
- Kipp Journey P
Kipp Journey Pri
1,052 students
- Kipp Unity Pri
Kipp Unity Pri
1,050 students
- This school 340
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy
340 students
What this shows Kipp Oak Cliff Academy reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Oak Cliff Academy compares
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy is a growing 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,447
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
Two or More 1.8%
White 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Kipp Oak Cliff Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Kipp Texas Public Schools reports $13,447 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp Oak Cliff Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Mosaic Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Sharp Prep | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Connect Houston Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Journey Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Unity Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Oak Cliff Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Oak Cliff Academy
How many students attend Kipp Oak Cliff Academy?
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy has 340 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Oak Cliff Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Oak Cliff Academy is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Kipp Oak Cliff Academy?
82.0% of students at Kipp Oak Cliff Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Oak Cliff Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Oak Cliff Academy is African American at 48.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Oak Cliff Academy?
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Kipp Oak Cliff Academy rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Oak Cliff Academy ranks #49 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 Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Oak Cliff Academy, Kipp Texas Public Schools also operates Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students), Kipp Sharp Prep (1,078 students), and Kipp Connect Houston Pri (1,056 students). See the Kipp Texas Public Schools district page for the complete list.