- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Temple, TX
Temple Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Temple Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480007608098Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Temple Charter Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Temple Charter Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Temple Charter Academy ranks #6 of 12 schools in Temple, TX.
School address
District: Priority Charter Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480007608098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Temple Charter Academy shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-17.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 480007608098 · Temple, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
218 enr · 12.8:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cove Charter Academy (210 students)
Temple Charter Academy shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-17.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Temple Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Temple Charter Academy
218 students
- Cove Charter A
Cove Charter Academy
210 students
- Cedar Park Cha
Cedar Park Charter Academy
127 students
- Georgetown Cha
Georgetown Charter Academy
90 students
What this shows Temple Charter Academy reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Temple Charter Academy compares
Temple Charter 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$13,148
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
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
African American 21.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Temple Charter Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Priority Charter Schools reports $13,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Temple Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Charter Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park Charter Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Charter Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Temple Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Temple Charter Academy
How many students attend Temple Charter Academy?
Temple Charter Academy has 218 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Temple, TX. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Temple Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Temple Charter Academy is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Temple Charter Academy?
69.3% of students at Temple Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Temple Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Temple Charter Academy is White at 35.8% of enrollment, in Temple, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Temple Charter Academy?
Temple Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Temple Charter Academy rank among schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, Temple Charter Academy ranks #6 of 12 schools in Temple, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Temple on the city page.
What other schools are in Priority Charter Schools?
Besides Temple Charter Academy, Priority Charter Schools also operates Cove Charter Academy (210 students), Cedar Park Charter Academy (127 students), and Georgetown Charter Academy (90 students). See the Priority Charter Schools district page for the complete list.