Enrollment
446
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 480142712768 Charter school
Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler — Tyler, TX
Federal NCES profile for Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ut Tyler University Academy · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler reports 446 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1487 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ut Tyler University Academy spends $10,183 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.0% from local sources (property taxes), 90.1% from the state, and 7.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 41% in Texas — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$10,183
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 1487 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 446 Top 42% in Texas — larger than 58% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 480142712768
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 1487:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ut Tyler University Academy, which includes Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler.
$10,183
Per student
-41%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.0%
State 90.1%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler
How many students attend Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler?
Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler has 446 students enrolled. It is a other school in TYLER, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler?
The student-teacher ratio at Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler is 14:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler?
The largest demographic group at Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler is White at 61.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in TYLER, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler?
Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.