- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Nova Academy Prichard
Federal NCES profile for Nova Academy Prichard, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480020112713Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nova Academy Prichard earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #178 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nova Academy Prichard has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Academy Prichard ranks #178 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Nova Academy Southeast · Texas
NCES ID 480020112713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Nova Academy Prichard shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-20.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 480020112713 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
235 enr · 9.8:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Nova Academy Cedar Hill (141 students)
Nova Academy Prichard shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-20.2%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Nova Academy Prichard compares
Nova Academy Prichard 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 235 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
African American 29.8%
White 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Nova Academy Prichard is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
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 Prichard Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Academy Cedar Hill | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nova Academy Prichard'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 (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nova Academy Prichard
How many students attend Nova Academy Prichard?
Nova Academy Prichard has 235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova Academy Prichard?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova Academy Prichard is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Nova Academy Prichard?
85.2% of students at Nova Academy Prichard are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nova Academy Prichard?
The largest demographic group at Nova Academy Prichard is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nova Academy Prichard?
Nova Academy Prichard has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Nova Academy Prichard rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Academy Prichard ranks #178 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 Nova Academy Southeast?
Besides Nova Academy Prichard, Nova Academy Southeast also operates Nova Academy Cedar Hill (141 students). See the Nova Academy Southeast district page for the complete list.