Enrollment
2,670
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Dallas, Texas, enrolling 2,670 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 62% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,670 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 36/100).
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 29.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Waxahachie Faith Family Academy, also runs Faith Family Master Academy (366 students).
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 Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy compares
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,186
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waxahachie Faith Family Academy, which includes Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy.
$14,186
Per student
+4%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.1%
State 69.1%
Federal 29.9%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~2,670 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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