- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irving, TX
Manara Academy
Federal NCES profile for Manara Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480141512439Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manara Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #28 of 32
- schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Manara Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manara Academy ranks #28 of 32 schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Manara Academy grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+29.8%).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 480141512439 · Irving, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
275 enr · 27.5:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Manara Stem Academy - Arlington (271 students)
Manara Academy grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+29.8%). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Manara Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Manara Academy
275 students
- Manara Stem Ac
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington
271 students
- Manara Leaders
Manara Leadership Academy
125 students
What this shows Manara Academy reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manara Academy compares
Manara 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 | 27.5:1 | ▲ 87% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$13,101
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
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 56.7%
White 16.0%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Manara Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Manara Academy reports $13,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manara Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manara Stem Academy - Arlington | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manara Leadership Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manara Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manara Academy
How many students attend Manara Academy?
Manara Academy has 275 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manara Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Manara Academy is 27.5:1, which is 87% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manara Academy?
62.1% of students at Manara Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manara Academy?
The largest demographic group at Manara Academy is Asian at 56.7% of enrollment, in Irving, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manara Academy?
Manara Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Manara Academy rank among schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Manara Academy ranks #28 of 32 schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Manara Academy?
Besides Manara Academy, Manara Academy also operates Manara Stem Academy - Arlington (271 students) and Manara Leadership Academy (125 students). See the Manara Academy district page for the complete list.