- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 5/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Ume Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ume Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480142512685Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ume Preparatory Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #151 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ume Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ume Preparatory Academy ranks #151 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Ume Preparatory Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480142512685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ume Preparatory Academy held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 480142512685 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
540 enr · 13.8:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Ume Dallas Secondary (688 students)
Ume Preparatory Academy held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ume Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ume Dallas Sec
Ume Dallas Secondary
688 students
- This school
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 Preparatory Academy reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ume Preparatory Academy compares
Ume Preparatory Academy 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.3%
White 24.1%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Ume Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ume Dallas Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ume Mansfield El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ume Preparatory Academy'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 (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ume Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Ume Preparatory Academy?
Ume Preparatory Academy has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ume Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ume Preparatory Academy is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Ume Preparatory Academy?
40.0% of students at Ume Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ume Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ume Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ume Preparatory Academy?
Ume Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ume Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Ume Preparatory Academy ranks #151 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 Preparatory Academy, Ume Preparatory Academy also operates Ume Dallas Secondary (688 students), Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville (258 students), and Ume Mansfield El (217 students). See the Ume Preparatory Academy district page for the complete list.