- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
Martha Reid Academy
Federal NCES profile for Martha Reid Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482892011025
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martha Reid Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #15 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Martha Reid Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Reid Academy ranks #15 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892011025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Martha Reid Academy held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.2 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 482892011025 · Arlington, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 14.5:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
Martha Reid Academy held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.2 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Martha Reid Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 493
Martha Reid Academy
493 students
What this shows Martha Reid Academy reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martha Reid Academy compares
Martha Reid 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% 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
$10,678
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 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.3%
White 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Martha Reid Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martha Reid Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martha Reid Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martha Reid Academy
How many students attend Martha Reid Academy?
Martha Reid Academy has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Reid Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Reid Academy is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Martha Reid Academy?
43.5% of students at Martha Reid Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha Reid Academy?
The largest demographic group at Martha Reid Academy is African American at 37.3% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha Reid Academy?
Martha Reid Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Martha Reid Academy rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Reid Academy ranks #15 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides Martha Reid Academy, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.