- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Ume Dallas Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Ume Dallas Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 5/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480142522809Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ume Dallas Secondary earns 5/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #230 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 5
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ume Dallas Secondary has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ume Dallas Secondary ranks #230 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Ume Preparatory Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480142522809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ume Dallas Secondary held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 480142522809 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
688 enr · 23.7:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 5
Nearest enrollment peer: Ume Preparatory Academy (540 students)
Ume Dallas Secondary held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ume Dallas Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ume Dallas Secondary
688 students
- Ume Preparator
Ume Preparatory Academy
540 students
- Ume Preparator 258
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville
258 students
- Ume Mansfield 217
Ume Mansfield El
217 students
What this shows Ume Dallas Secondary reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ume Dallas Secondary compares
Ume Dallas Secondary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 61% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,016
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
White 26.3%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Ume Dallas Secondary is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Ume Preparatory Academy reports $9,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ume Dallas Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ume Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ume Mansfield El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ume Dallas Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~688 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ume Dallas Secondary
How many students attend Ume Dallas Secondary?
Ume Dallas Secondary has 688 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ume Dallas Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ume Dallas Secondary is 23.7:1, which is 61% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ume Dallas Secondary?
31.5% of students at Ume Dallas Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ume Dallas Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Ume Dallas Secondary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ume Dallas Secondary?
Ume Dallas Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 5/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ume Dallas Secondary rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Ume Dallas Secondary ranks #230 of 232 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 schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Ume Preparatory Academy?
Besides Ume Dallas Secondary, Ume Preparatory Academy also operates Ume Preparatory Academy (540 students), Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville (258 students), and Ume Mansfield El (217 students). See the Ume Preparatory Academy district page for the complete list.