- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480006907916Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #305 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy ranks #305 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480006907916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 480006907916 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
144 enr · 18:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Two Dimensions/Vickery (203 students)
Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Two Dimensions
Two Dimensions/Vickery
203 students
- This school
Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy
144 students
- Two Dimensions 58
Two Dimensions at Corsicana
58 students
What this shows Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy compares
Two Dimensions Preparatory 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$12,416
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
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 97.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy reports $12,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Dimensions/Vickery | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Two Dimensions at Corsicana | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy?
Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy has 144 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy?
73.8% of students at Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy is African American at 97.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy?
Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy ranks #305 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy?
Besides Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy, Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy also operates Two Dimensions/Vickery (203 students) and Two Dimensions at Corsicana (58 students). See the Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy district page for the complete list.