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ACADEMY OF DALLAS

Texas · Public School District
1
Schools
269
Students
$16,918
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
93.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+41pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

ACADEMY OF DALLAS is a public school district in Texas serving 269 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $16,918 is above average for a US public school district. 94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ACADEMY OF DALLASCharterPK–08269
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,918+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
State
57.8%
Local (property tax)
2.6%
Federal
39.5%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
269
Students
94%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score36/100
StateTexas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,918 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
94% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
40% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ACADEMY OF DALLAS?
ACADEMY OF DALLAS has 1 public school, serving a total of 269 students.
How much does ACADEMY OF DALLAS spend per student?
ACADEMY OF DALLAS spends $16,918 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ACADEMY OF DALLAS?
94% of students in ACADEMY OF DALLAS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ACADEMY OF DALLAS?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in ACADEMY OF DALLAS is a charter school.
What grade levels does ACADEMY OF DALLAS serve?
ACADEMY OF DALLAS serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ACADEMY OF DALLAS?
The median opportunity score across schools in ACADEMY OF DALLAS is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.