- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Uplift Meridian School
Federal NCES profile for Uplift Meridian School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480003012646Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uplift Meridian School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #148 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Uplift Meridian School has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Meridian School ranks #148 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Uplift Education · Texas
NCES ID 480003012646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Uplift Meridian School shrank from 504 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 480003012646 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
461 enr · 17.7:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students)
Uplift Meridian School shrank from 504 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Uplift Meridian School 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 Meridian School
461 students
What this shows Uplift Meridian School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uplift Meridian School compares
Uplift Meridian School 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.6%
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 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.5%
African American 33.2%
Two or More 2.8%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Uplift Meridian School 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 Meridian School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Ascend | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uplift Meridian School'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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uplift Meridian School
How many students attend Uplift Meridian School?
Uplift Meridian School has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Meridian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Meridian School is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Uplift Meridian School?
88.9% of students at Uplift Meridian School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uplift Meridian School?
The largest demographic group at Uplift Meridian School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uplift Meridian School?
Uplift Meridian School 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 Meridian School rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Meridian School ranks #148 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 Meridian School, 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.