- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Hill, TX
Nova Academy Cedar Hill
Federal NCES profile for Nova Academy Cedar Hill, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480020108755Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nova Academy Cedar Hill earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Cedar Hill · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nova Academy Cedar Hill has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Academy Cedar Hill ranks #2 of 9 schools in Cedar Hill, TX.
School address
District: Nova Academy Southeast · Texas
NCES ID 480020108755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Nova Academy Cedar Hill shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-40.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 480020108755 · Cedar Hill, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
141 enr · 17.6:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Nova Academy Prichard (235 students)
Nova Academy Cedar Hill shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-40.4%). Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Nova Academy Cedar Hill compares
Nova Academy Cedar Hill is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,726
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 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Programs
District finance for Nova Academy Southeast reports $13,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nova Academy Cedar Hill Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Academy Prichard | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nova Academy Cedar Hill's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nova Academy Cedar Hill
How many students attend Nova Academy Cedar Hill?
Nova Academy Cedar Hill has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Hill, TX. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova Academy Cedar Hill?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova Academy Cedar Hill is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nova Academy Cedar Hill?
68.8% of students at Nova Academy Cedar Hill are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nova Academy Cedar Hill?
Nova Academy Cedar Hill has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Nova Academy Cedar Hill rank among schools in Cedar Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Academy Cedar Hill ranks #2 of 9 schools in Cedar Hill, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Nova Academy Southeast?
Besides Nova Academy Cedar Hill, Nova Academy Southeast also operates Nova Academy Prichard (235 students). See the Nova Academy Southeast district page for the complete list.