- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
La Academia De Estrellas
Federal NCES profile for La Academia De Estrellas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480027011188Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Academia De Estrellas earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #134 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Academia De Estrellas has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Academia De Estrellas ranks #134 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: La Academia De Estrellas · Texas
NCES ID 480027011188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
La Academia De Estrellas held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.6 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 480027011188 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
727 enr · 19.1:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: La Academia De Estrellas Middle (297 students)
La Academia De Estrellas held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.6 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How La Academia De Estrellas compares
La Academia De Estrellas 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$13,526
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 727 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.8%
White 1.0%
African American 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, La Academia De Estrellas is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Academia De Estrellas reports $13,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Academia De Estrellas Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Academia De Estrellas Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Academia De Estrellas's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~727 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Academia De Estrellas
How many students attend La Academia De Estrellas?
La Academia De Estrellas has 727 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Academia De Estrellas?
The student-teacher ratio at La Academia De Estrellas is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Academia De Estrellas?
84.0% of students at La Academia De Estrellas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Academia De Estrellas?
The largest demographic group at La Academia De Estrellas is Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Academia De Estrellas?
La Academia De Estrellas has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 La Academia De Estrellas rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, La Academia De Estrellas ranks #134 of 232 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 schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in La Academia De Estrellas?
Besides La Academia De Estrellas, La Academia De Estrellas also operates La Academia De Estrellas Middle (297 students). See the La Academia De Estrellas district page for the complete list.