Enrollment
221
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midland, TX
Pre-K Academy at Midland College
Federal NCES profile for Pre-K Academy at Midland College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483057013997Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pre-K Academy at Midland College earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #28 of 29
- schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pre-K Academy at Midland College has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pre-K Academy at Midland College ranks #28 of 29 schools in Midland, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+150% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pre-K Academy at Midland College compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pre-K Academy at Midland College
Pre-K Academy at Midland College is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Midland, Texas, enrolling 221 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 150% 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 82.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 549 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #535, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students) and Midland H S (2,718 students) alongside Pre-K Academy at Midland College.
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 Pre-K Academy at Midland College compares
Pre-K Academy at Midland College on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36.8:1 | ▲ 150% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
36.8:1
students per teacher
- 150% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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
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.
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 73.8%
African American 11.8%
White 10.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Pre-K Academy at Midland College is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midland Isd, which includes Pre-K Academy at Midland College.
$11,216
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.8%
State 23.8%
Federal 11.4%
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 Pre-K Academy at Midland College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pre-K Academy at Midland College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~36.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pre-K Academy at Midland College
How many students attend Pre-K Academy at Midland College?
Pre-K Academy at Midland College has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pre-K Academy at Midland College?
The student-teacher ratio at Pre-K Academy at Midland College is 36.8:1, which is 150% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 134% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pre-K Academy at Midland College?
82.4% of students at Pre-K Academy at Midland College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pre-K Academy at Midland College?
The largest demographic group at Pre-K Academy at Midland College is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Midland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pre-K Academy at Midland College?
Pre-K Academy at Midland College has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pre-K Academy at Midland College rank among schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Pre-K Academy at Midland College ranks #28 of 29 schools in Midland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midland on the city page.
Is Pre-K Academy at Midland College a good school?
Pre-K Academy at Midland College earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. 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 Midland Isd?
Besides Pre-K Academy at Midland College, Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students), Midland H S (2,718 students), and Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students). See the Midland Isd district page for the complete list.
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