- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Uplift Ascend
Federal NCES profile for Uplift Ascend, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480003013809Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uplift Ascend earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #145 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Uplift Ascend has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Ascend ranks #145 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Uplift Education · Texas
NCES ID 480003013809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Uplift Ascend shrank from 920 students in 2022-23 to 867 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.4 → 59.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 480003013809 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
864 enr · 13.5:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students)
Uplift Ascend shrank from 920 students in 2022-23 to 867 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 64.4 → 59.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Uplift Ascend in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uplift Heights
Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri
944 students
- This school
Uplift Ascend
864 students
- Uplift Educati
Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory
727 students
- Uplift Luna Pr
Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri
719 students
- Uplift Hampton
Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri
712 students
- Uplift Summit
Uplift Summit International Pri
688 students
What this shows Uplift Ascend reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uplift Ascend compares
Uplift Ascend 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 | 77.1% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
29.9%
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
$11,748
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 650 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.9%
African American 34.4%
Two or More 5.6%
White 2.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Uplift Ascend is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Uplift Education reports $11,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Uplift Ascend Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Summit International Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uplift Ascend's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~864 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uplift Ascend
How many students attend Uplift Ascend?
Uplift Ascend has 864 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 920 (2022-23) → 867 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Ascend?
The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Ascend 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 Uplift Ascend?
77.1% of students at Uplift Ascend are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uplift Ascend?
The largest demographic group at Uplift Ascend is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uplift Ascend?
Uplift Ascend has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Uplift Ascend rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Ascend ranks #145 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Uplift Education?
Besides Uplift Ascend, Uplift Education also operates Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students), Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory (727 students), and Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri (719 students). See the Uplift Education district page for the complete list.