- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irving, TX
Manara Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Manara Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480141513534Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manara Leadership Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 32
- schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Manara Leadership Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manara Leadership Academy ranks #2 of 32 schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Manara Leadership Academy held near 115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.1 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480141513534 · Irving, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
125 enr · 15.6:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Manara Academy (275 students)
Manara Leadership Academy held near 115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.1 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Manara Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manara Academy
Manara Academy
275 students
- Manara Stem Ac
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington
271 students
- This school
Manara Leadership Academy
125 students
What this shows Manara Leadership Academy reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manara Leadership Academy compares
Manara Leadership 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 45.6%
White 23.2%
African American 23.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Manara Leadership 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 Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manara Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manara Stem Academy - Arlington | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manara Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manara Leadership Academy
How many students attend Manara Leadership Academy?
Manara Leadership Academy has 125 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manara Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Manara Leadership Academy is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manara Leadership Academy?
50.0% of students at Manara Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manara Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Manara Leadership Academy is Asian at 45.6% of enrollment, in Irving, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manara Leadership Academy?
Manara Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Manara Leadership Academy rank among schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Manara Leadership Academy ranks #2 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 Leadership Academy, Manara Academy also operates Manara Academy (275 students) and Manara Stem Academy - Arlington (271 students). See the Manara Academy district page for the complete list.