- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Desoto, TX
Uplift Gradus Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Uplift Gradus Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480003013275Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uplift Gradus Preparatory earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Uplift Gradus Preparatory has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Gradus Preparatory ranks #6 of 6 schools in Desoto, TX.
School address
District: Uplift Education · Texas
NCES ID 480003013275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Uplift Gradus Preparatory held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 480003013275 · Desoto, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
597 enr · 22.1:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students)
Uplift Gradus Preparatory held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Uplift Gradus Preparatory in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uplift Heights
Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri
944 students
- Uplift Ascend
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
- This school
Uplift Gradus Preparatory
597 students
What this shows Uplift Gradus Preparatory reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uplift Gradus Preparatory compares
Uplift Gradus Preparatory 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 50% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
Two or More 5.2%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Uplift Gradus Preparatory 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 Gradus Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uplift Ascend | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Uplift Gradus Preparatory's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uplift Gradus Preparatory
How many students attend Uplift Gradus Preparatory?
Uplift Gradus Preparatory has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Desoto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Gradus Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Gradus Preparatory is 22.1:1, which is 50% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Uplift Gradus Preparatory?
77.1% of students at Uplift Gradus Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uplift Gradus Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Uplift Gradus Preparatory is African American at 62.8% of enrollment, in Desoto, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uplift Gradus Preparatory?
Uplift Gradus Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Gradus Preparatory rank among schools in Desoto?
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Gradus Preparatory ranks #6 of 6 schools in Desoto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Desoto on the city page.
What other schools are in Uplift Education?
Besides Uplift Gradus Preparatory, Uplift Education also operates Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students), Uplift Ascend (864 students), and Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory (727 students). See the Uplift Education district page for the complete list.