- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Piedmont Global Academy
Federal NCES profile for Piedmont Global Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481623001280
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piedmont Global Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #19 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 93.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Piedmont Global Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont Global Academy ranks #19 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Piedmont Global Academy shrank from 784 students in 2022-23 to 731 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 481623001280 · Dallas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 14.1:1 · 93.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Piedmont Global Academy shrank from 784 students in 2022-23 to 731 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Piedmont Global Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 692
Piedmont Global Academy
692 students
What this shows Piedmont Global Academy reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piedmont Global Academy compares
Piedmont Global Academy 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.8% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.8%
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.9%
African American 9.0%
White 2.0%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Piedmont Global Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piedmont Global Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piedmont Global Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~692 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Piedmont Global Academy
How many students attend Piedmont Global Academy?
Piedmont Global Academy has 692 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Global Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Global Academy is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Piedmont Global Academy?
93.8% of students at Piedmont Global Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piedmont Global Academy?
The largest demographic group at Piedmont Global Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piedmont Global Academy?
Piedmont Global Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Piedmont Global Academy rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont Global Academy ranks #19 of 52 middle 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 middle schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Piedmont Global Academy, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.