- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Center, TX
Roughrider Academy
Federal NCES profile for Roughrider Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481332013661
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roughrider Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Center · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 43
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Roughrider Academy ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Center, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Roughrider Academy grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 0.1 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 481332013661 · Center, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
43 enr · 71.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Center H S (662 students)
Roughrider Academy grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 0.1 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Roughrider Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center H S
Center H S
662 students
- F L Moffett Pr
F L Moffett Pri
630 students
- Center Middle
Center Middle
496 students
- Center El
Center El
476 students
- This school 43
Roughrider Academy
43 students
What this shows Roughrider Academy reports 43 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roughrider Academy compares
Roughrider Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,198
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 43 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 7.0%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Roughrider Academy is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Center Isd reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roughrider Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center H S | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| F L Moffett Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Center Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Center El | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Roughrider Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high 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.
Frequently asked questions about Roughrider Academy
How many students attend Roughrider Academy?
Roughrider Academy has 43 students enrolled. It is a high school in Center, TX. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), up 5.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roughrider Academy?
71.7% of students at Roughrider Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roughrider Academy?
The largest demographic group at Roughrider Academy is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Center, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roughrider Academy?
Roughrider Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. 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 Roughrider Academy rank among public schools in Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Roughrider Academy ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Center, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Center Isd?
Besides Roughrider Academy, Center Isd also operates Center H S (662 students), F L Moffett Pri (630 students), and Center Middle (496 students). See the Center Isd district page for the complete list.