Enrollment
1,302
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 480007008503 Charter school
Universal Academy - Coppell — Coppell, TX
Federal NCES profile for Universal Academy - Coppell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Universal Academy · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Universal Academy - Coppell compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Universal Academy - Coppell reports 1,302 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 82.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1302 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Universal Academy spends $8,847 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.6% from local sources (property taxes), 85.5% from the state, and 12.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Universal Academy - Coppell compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,302 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$8,847
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,302 Top 93% in Texas — larger than 7% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 82.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 480007008503
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 1302:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Universal Academy, which includes Universal Academy - Coppell.
$8,847
Per student
-48%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.6%
State 85.5%
Federal 12.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
Similar other schools in Coppell
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Riverchase Ele
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Wilson El
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Lakeside El
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Cottonwood Creek El
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 other school in COPPELL, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Universal Academy - Coppell?
The student-teacher ratio at Universal Academy - Coppell is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Universal Academy - Coppell?
The largest demographic group at Universal Academy - Coppell is Asian at 84.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in COPPELL, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Universal Academy - Coppell?
Universal Academy - Coppell has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.