- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Uplift Mighty School
Federal NCES profile for Uplift Mighty School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480003012645Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uplift Mighty School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #150 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Uplift Mighty School has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Mighty School ranks #150 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Uplift Education · Texas
NCES ID 480003012645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Uplift Mighty School shrank from 615 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 480003012645 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
554 enr · 22.2:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students)
Uplift Mighty School shrank from 615 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Uplift Mighty 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 Mighty School
554 students
What this shows Uplift Mighty School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uplift Mighty School compares
Uplift Mighty 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 51% 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
27.8%
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 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%
African American 24.5%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
White 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Uplift Mighty School is about as mixed as 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 Mighty School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uplift Ascend | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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 Mighty 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uplift Mighty School
How many students attend Uplift Mighty School?
Uplift Mighty School has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Mighty School?
The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Mighty School is 22.2:1, which is 51% 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 Mighty School?
89.4% of students at Uplift Mighty School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uplift Mighty School?
The largest demographic group at Uplift Mighty School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uplift Mighty School?
Uplift Mighty School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Mighty School rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Mighty School ranks #150 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 Mighty 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.