- Enrollment
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irving, TX
Universal Academy
Federal NCES profile for Universal Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480007007850Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Universal Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #10 of 32
- schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Universal Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Universal Academy ranks #10 of 32 schools in Irving, TX.
School address
District: Universal Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480007007850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Universal Academy shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 619 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-77 students YoY 480007007850 · Irving, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
623 enr · 13.5:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Universal Academy - Coppell (1,302 students)
Universal Academy shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 619 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Universal Academy compares
Universal Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$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 623 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
African American 25.4%
Asian 4.8%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Universal Academy is more 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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Academy - Coppell | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Universal Academy'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 (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Universal Academy
How many students attend Universal Academy?
Universal Academy has 623 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), down 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Universal Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Universal Academy is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Universal Academy?
76.3% of students at Universal Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Universal Academy?
The largest demographic group at Universal Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Irving, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Universal Academy?
Universal Academy 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 rank among schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Universal Academy ranks #10 of 32 schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Universal Academy?
Besides Universal Academy, Universal Academy also operates Universal Academy - Coppell (1,302 students). See the Universal Academy district page for the complete list.