- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dallas, TX
St Anthony Academy
Federal NCES profile for St Anthony Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480024809521Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Anthony Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 24
- elementary schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 94.1%
- free-lunch eligible
St Anthony Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Anthony Academy ranks #4 of 24 elementary schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: St Anthony School · Texas
NCES ID 480024809521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
St Anthony Academy shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 15.2 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 480024809521 · Dallas, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
202 enr · 13.5:1 · 94.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: St Anthony School (116 students)
St Anthony Academy shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 15.2 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How St Anthony Academy compares
St Anthony 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.1% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.1%
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,185
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 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, St Anthony Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St Anthony School reports $13,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Anthony Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Anthony Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Anthony Academy
How many students attend St Anthony Academy?
St Anthony Academy has 202 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Anthony Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Anthony Academy is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 St Anthony Academy?
94.1% of students at St Anthony Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Anthony Academy?
The largest demographic group at St Anthony Academy is African American at 97.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Anthony Academy?
St Anthony Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 St Anthony Academy rank among elementary schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, St Anthony Academy ranks #4 of 24 elementary 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 elementary schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in St Anthony School?
Besides St Anthony Academy, St Anthony School also operates St Anthony School (116 students). See the St Anthony School district page for the complete list.