Enrollment
125
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manara Leadership Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manara Leadership Academy
Manara Leadership Academy is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Irving, Texas, enrolling 125 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 125 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (46%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 125 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Manara Academy also operates Manara Academy (275 students) and Manara Stem Academy - Arlington (271 students) alongside Manara Leadership Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manara Leadership Academy compares
Manara Leadership Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manara Academy, which includes Manara Leadership Academy.
$12,970
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 59.2%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~125 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Manara Leadership Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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