- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Prairie, TX
William B Travis World Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for William B Travis World Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482142013226Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William B Travis World Language Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #28 of 36
- schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
William B Travis World Language Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William B Travis World Language Academy ranks #28 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142013226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
William B Travis World Language Academy held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 482142013226 · Grand Prairie, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
690 enr · 12.8:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
William B Travis World Language Academy held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
William B Travis World Language Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Grand Pr
South Grand Prairie H S
3,239 students
- Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie H S
2,817 students
- John a Dubiski
John a Dubiski Career H S
1,574 students
- Ronald W Reaga 885
Ronald W Reagan Middle
885 students
- Grand Prairie 877
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
877 students
- This school 690
William B Travis World Language Academy
690 students
What this shows William B Travis World Language Academy reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How William B Travis World Language Academy compares
William B Travis World Language Academy 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$11,976
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 690 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.7%
African American 2.0%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.4, William B Travis World Language Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Prairie Isd reports $11,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William B Travis World Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William B Travis World Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,817
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~690 students)
Frequently asked questions about William B Travis World Language Academy
How many students attend William B Travis World Language Academy?
William B Travis World Language Academy has 690 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William B Travis World Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at William B Travis World Language Academy is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 William B Travis World Language Academy?
79.5% of students at William B Travis World Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William B Travis World Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at William B Travis World Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William B Travis World Language Academy?
William B Travis World Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 William B Travis World Language Academy rank among schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, William B Travis World Language Academy ranks #28 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides William B Travis World Language Academy, Grand Prairie Isd also operates South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students), Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students), and John a Dubiski Career H S (1,574 students). See the Grand Prairie Isd district page for the complete list.