- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · 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 dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480013912285Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
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 smaller than 93% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Port Arthur · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Port Arthur, TX.
School address
NCES ID 480013912285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies grew from 38 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (+28.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.1 → 3.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 480013912285 · Port Arthur, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
46 enr · 9.2:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies (236 students)
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies grew from 38 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (+28.9%). Teacher FTE lost 5.1 → 3.7 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
- Tekoa Academy
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
- This school 46
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies
46 students
What this shows Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies reports 46 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Largest group: African American at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~46 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies
How many students attend Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies?
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies has 46 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Arthur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies is 9.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies?
89.5% 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 93.5% 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 middle schools in Port Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies ranks #1 of 4 middle 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 middle 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 (236 students), Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange (85 students), and Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies (52 students). See the Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Stem School district page for the complete list.