Enrollment
237
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denton, TX
North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus
Federal NCES profile for North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480018711443Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #19 of 20
- schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus ranks #19 of 20 schools in Denton, TX.
School address
District: North Texas Collegiate Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480018711443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus
North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Denton, Texas, enrolling 237 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 95% of Texas schools and 46% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 93.1% of students qualify for free meals, 50% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 237 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 481 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #419, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding North Texas Collegiate Academy spends $8,718 per pupil, 36% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Texas Collegiate Academy also operates North Texas Collegiate Academy-East Campus (313 students) and North Texas Collegiate Academy-South Campus (259 students) alongside North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus.
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 North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus compares
North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.1% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$8,718
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
African American 41.8%
White 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Texas Collegiate Academy, which includes North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus.
$8,718
Per student
-36%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 85.0%
Federal 14.8%
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 North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas Collegiate Academy-East Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Texas Collegiate Academy-South Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus
How many students attend North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus?
North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denton, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus is 21.5:1, which is 46% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus?
93.1% of students at North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus?
The largest demographic group at North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus is African American at 41.8% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus?
North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus rank among schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus ranks #19 of 20 schools in Denton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denton on the city page.
Is North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus a good school?
North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. 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 North Texas Collegiate Academy?
Besides North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus, North Texas Collegiate Academy also operates North Texas Collegiate Academy-East Campus (313 students) and North Texas Collegiate Academy-South Campus (259 students). See the North Texas Collegiate Academy district page for the complete list.
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