Enrollment
446
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tyler, TX
Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler
Federal NCES profile for Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480142712768Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 22
- schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 446
- students enrolled
Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler ranks #5 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
District: Ut Tyler University Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480142712768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler
Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Tyler, Texas, enrolling 446 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 446 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ut Tyler University Academy spends $10,034 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Ut Tyler University Academy also operates Ut Tyler University Academy at Longview (466 students) and Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine (263 students) alongside Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler compares
Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ut Tyler University Academy, which includes Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler.
$10,034
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ut Tyler University Academy at Longview | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~446 students)
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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 public 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 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler rank among schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler ranks #5 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tyler on the city page.
Is Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler a good school?
Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ut Tyler University Academy?
Besides Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler, Ut Tyler University Academy also operates Ut Tyler University Academy at Longview (466 students) and Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine (263 students). See the Ut Tyler University Academy district page for the complete list.
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