- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Prairie, TX
Louise Cabaniss Academy
Federal NCES profile for Louise Cabaniss Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482892011338
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louise Cabaniss Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 36
- schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Louise Cabaniss Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louise Cabaniss Academy ranks #9 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892011338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Louise Cabaniss Academy shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 482892011338 · Grand Prairie, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 12.4:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
Louise Cabaniss Academy shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Louise Cabaniss Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 445
Louise Cabaniss Academy
445 students
What this shows Louise Cabaniss Academy reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louise Cabaniss Academy compares
Louise Cabaniss Academy is a shrinking 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$10,678
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Asian 13.5%
White 7.6%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Louise Cabaniss Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Louise Cabaniss Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louise Cabaniss Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Louise Cabaniss Academy
How many students attend Louise Cabaniss Academy?
Louise Cabaniss Academy has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louise Cabaniss Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Louise Cabaniss Academy is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Louise Cabaniss Academy?
51.2% of students at Louise Cabaniss Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louise Cabaniss Academy?
The largest demographic group at Louise Cabaniss Academy is African American at 47.9% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louise Cabaniss Academy?
Louise Cabaniss Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Louise Cabaniss Academy rank among schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Louise Cabaniss Academy ranks #9 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides Louise Cabaniss Academy, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.