- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Marque, TX
Mainland Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mainland Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016313322Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mainland Preparatory Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in La Marque · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mainland Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mainland Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in La Marque, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016313322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Mainland Preparatory Academy held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 480016313322 · La Marque, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
327 enr · 12.1:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Mainland Preparatory Academy held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mainland Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
1,013 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound
949 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
929 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
921 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- This school 327
Mainland Preparatory Academy
327 students
What this shows Mainland Preparatory Academy reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mainland Preparatory Academy compares
Mainland Preparatory 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$10,324
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Two or More 6.1%
White 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Mainland Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Texas College Preparatory Academies reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mainland Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mainland Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mainland Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Mainland Preparatory Academy?
Mainland Preparatory Academy has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Marque, TX. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mainland Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mainland Preparatory Academy is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Mainland Preparatory Academy?
89.4% of students at Mainland Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mainland Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mainland Preparatory Academy is African American at 61.8% of enrollment, in La Marque, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mainland Preparatory Academy?
Mainland Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mainland Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in La Marque?
By Resource Investment Index, Mainland Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in La Marque, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Mainland Preparatory Academy, Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students), Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students), and Founders Classical Academy of Prosper (929 students). See the Texas College Preparatory Academies district page for the complete list.