- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Marcus Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Marcus Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623001313
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcus Leadership Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #130 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcus Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcus Leadership Academy ranks #130 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Marcus Leadership Academy held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 481623001313 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 17.1:1 · 94.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Marcus Leadership Academy held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marcus Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 718
Marcus Leadership Academy
718 students
What this shows Marcus Leadership Academy reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marcus Leadership Academy compares
Marcus 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Marcus Leadership Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marcus Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcus Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~718 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marcus Leadership Academy
How many students attend Marcus Leadership Academy?
Marcus Leadership Academy has 718 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcus Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcus Leadership Academy is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marcus Leadership Academy?
94.9% of students at Marcus Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcus Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Marcus Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcus Leadership Academy?
Marcus Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Marcus Leadership Academy rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcus Leadership Academy ranks #130 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Marcus Leadership Academy, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.