- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Arthur, TX
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies
Federal NCES profile for Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480013908309Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Port Arthur · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies ranks #2 of 11 schools in Port Arthur, TX.
School address
NCES ID 480013908309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (+17.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 480013908309 · Port Arthur, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
236 enr · 15.7:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange (85 students)
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (+17.9%). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies
236 students
- Tekoa Academy 85
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange
85 students
- Tekoa Academy 52
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies
52 students
- Tekoa Academy 46
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies
46 students
What this shows Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies compares
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,822
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
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.
Student demographics
African American 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
White 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Stem School reports $15,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies
How many students attend Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies?
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Arthur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies?
93.3% of students at Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies?
The largest demographic group at Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies is African American at 91.5% of enrollment, in Port Arthur, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies?
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies rank among schools in Port Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies ranks #2 of 11 schools in Port Arthur, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Arthur on the city page.
What other schools are in Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Stem School?
Besides Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies, Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Stem School also operates Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange (85 students), Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies (52 students), and Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies (46 students). See the Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Stem School district page for the complete list.