- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coppell, TX
Universal Academy - Coppell
Federal NCES profile for Universal Academy - Coppell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480007008503Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Universal Academy - Coppell earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Coppell · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 1,302
- students enrolled
Universal Academy - Coppell has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Universal Academy - Coppell ranks #8 of 9 schools in Coppell, TX.
School address
District: Universal Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480007008503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Universal Academy - Coppell held near 1,349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.5 → 81.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 480007008503 · Coppell, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
1,302 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Universal Academy (623 students)
Universal Academy - Coppell held near 1,349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.5 → 81.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Universal Academy - Coppell compares
Universal Academy - Coppell 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,302 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,302
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$8,590
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 84.2%
African American 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.0%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Universal Academy - Coppell is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Universal Academy reports $8,590 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Universal Academy - Coppell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Universal Academy - Coppell's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~1,302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Universal Academy - Coppell
How many students attend Universal Academy - Coppell?
Universal Academy - Coppell has 1,302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coppell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,346 (2022-23) → 1,349 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Universal Academy - Coppell?
The student-teacher ratio at Universal Academy - Coppell is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Universal Academy - Coppell?
The largest demographic group at Universal Academy - Coppell is Asian at 84.2% of enrollment, in Coppell, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Universal Academy - Coppell?
Universal Academy - Coppell has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Universal Academy - Coppell rank among schools in Coppell?
By Resource Investment Index, Universal Academy - Coppell ranks #8 of 9 schools in Coppell, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coppell on the city page.
What other schools are in Universal Academy?
Besides Universal Academy - Coppell, Universal Academy also operates Universal Academy (623 students). See the Universal Academy district page for the complete list.