TexasSchoolsUNIVERSAL ACADEMY

UNIVERSAL ACADEMY

PublicRegularCharter
IRVING, Texas · UNIVERSAL ACADEMY
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students623
Student:Teacher13.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch84%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
623
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
84%+19.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
Other
Level

Overview

UNIVERSAL ACADEMY is a public other in IRVING, Texas. The school enrolls 623 students. It is part of the UNIVERSAL ACADEMY district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
DistrictUNIVERSAL ACADEMY
County48113
CityIRVING
ZIP75062
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480007007850

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment623
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino61.5%
Black / African American4.6%
Asian30.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.7%
Hispanic
61.5%
Black
4.6%
Asian
30.3%
Two+
1.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %84%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)