- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480010513356Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #84 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy ranks #84 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Faith Family Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480010513356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy held near 2,468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 112.7 → 123.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 480010513356 · Dallas, TX Other · LARGE · CHARTER
2,670 enr · 23.8:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Faith Family Master Academy (366 students)
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy held near 2,468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 112.7 → 123.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy compares
Oak Cliff Faith Family 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 62% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,670 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,670
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$13,916
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.0%
African American 20.6%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waxahachie Faith Family Academy reports $13,916 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Family Master Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy'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 (~2,670 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
How many students attend Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy?
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy has 2,670 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,473 (2022-23) → 2,468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy is 23.8:1, which is 62% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy?
73.0% of students at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy?
The largest demographic group at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy?
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy ranks #84 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 Waxahachie Faith Family Academy?
Besides Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, Waxahachie Faith Family Academy also operates Faith Family Master Academy (366 students). See the Waxahachie Faith Family Academy district page for the complete list.