Enrollment
688
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ume Dallas Secondary compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ume Dallas Secondary
Ume Dallas Secondary is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Dallas, Texas, enrolling 688 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 61% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 31.5% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 688 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,019 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,016, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (26%) (diversity index 61/100).
The surrounding Ume Preparatory Academy spends $8,711 per pupil, 36% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ume Preparatory Academy also operates Ume Preparatory Academy (540 students) and Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville (258 students) alongside Ume Dallas Secondary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ume Dallas Secondary compares
Ume Dallas Secondary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ume Preparatory Academy, which includes Ume Dallas Secondary.
$8,711
Per student
-36%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.4%
State 90.2%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~688 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
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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.
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.
Is Ume Dallas Secondary a good school?
Ume Dallas Secondary earns 5/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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