- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri
Federal NCES profile for Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480003012700Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #228 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri ranks #228 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Uplift Education · Texas
NCES ID 480003012700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 480003012700 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
486 enr · 21.1:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students)
Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri 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 Pinnacle Preparatory Pri
486 students
What this shows Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri compares
Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.0%
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
African American 22.8%
Two or More 2.5%
White 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri is less 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 Pinnacle Preparatory Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Pinnacle Preparatory Pri'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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri
How many students attend Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri?
Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri is 21.1:1, which is 44% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri?
88.8% of students at Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri?
The largest demographic group at Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri?
Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Pinnacle Preparatory Pri rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri ranks #228 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Uplift Education?
Besides Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory Pri, 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.