- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet
Federal NCES profile for Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481970001854Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #35 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet ranks #35 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 481970001854 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · MID · CHARTER
580 enr · 14.5:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 580
Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet
580 students
What this shows Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet compares
Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.4%
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
$13,690
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 227 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
African American 41.7%
White 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet
How many students attend Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet?
Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet has 580 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet?
The student-teacher ratio at Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet?
94.0% of students at Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet?
The largest demographic group at Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet?
Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet ranks #35 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Phalen Leadership Academy at James Martin Jacquet, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.