- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
Uplift Williams Preparatory H S
Federal NCES profile for Uplift Williams Preparatory H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480003012012Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uplift Williams Preparatory H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #30 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Uplift Williams Preparatory H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Williams Preparatory H S ranks #30 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Uplift Education · Texas
NCES ID 480003012012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Uplift Williams Preparatory H S held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 480003012012 · Dallas, TX High · MID · CHARTER
517 enr · 13.6:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students)
Uplift Williams Preparatory H S held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Uplift Williams Preparatory H S 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 Williams Preparatory H S
517 students
What this shows Uplift Williams Preparatory H S reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uplift Williams Preparatory H S compares
Uplift Williams Preparatory H S 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.9%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.7%
African American 0.8%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Uplift Williams Preparatory H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Uplift Education reports $11,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Uplift Williams Preparatory H S 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Williams Preparatory H S'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 high 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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uplift Williams Preparatory H S
How many students attend Uplift Williams Preparatory H S?
Uplift Williams Preparatory H S has 517 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Williams Preparatory H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Williams Preparatory H S is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Williams Preparatory H S?
81.0% of students at Uplift Williams Preparatory H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uplift Williams Preparatory H S?
The largest demographic group at Uplift Williams Preparatory H S is Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uplift Williams Preparatory H S?
Uplift Williams Preparatory H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Williams Preparatory H S rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Williams Preparatory H S ranks #30 of 53 high 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 high schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Uplift Education?
Besides Uplift Williams Preparatory H S, 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.