- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcallen, TX
Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen
Federal NCES profile for Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016312800Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools.
- #24 of 31
- schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen ranks #24 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016312800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen shrank from 99 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.2 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 480016312800 · Mcallen, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
99 enr · 7.6:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen shrank from 99 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE lost 13.2 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
1,013 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound
949 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
929 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
921 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- This school 99
Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen
99 students
What this shows Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen compares
Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 48% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$10,324
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Texas College Preparatory Academies reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen
How many students attend Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen?
Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen has 99 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen?
The student-teacher ratio at Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen is 7.6:1, which is 48% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 52% 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 Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen?
79.8% of students at Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen?
Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen rank among schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen ranks #24 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Quest Collegiate Academy-Mcallen, Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students), Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students), and Founders Classical Academy of Prosper (929 students). See the Texas College Preparatory Academies district page for the complete list.