St Mary's Academy Charter School

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Beeville, Texas - 1 schools

An equity score of 78/100 ranks St Mary's Academy Charter School #86 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,307 per pupil, St Mary's Academy Charter School ranks #467 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

381
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,307
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

St Mary's Academy Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 381 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Bee County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,307 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.4% local, 64.2% state, and 34.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 78/100, ranked #86 of 1047 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 282:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.6% White, 3.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is St Mary's Academy Charter School, enrolling 282 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

St Mary's Academy Charter School accounts for 74.0% of all St Mary's Academy Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of St Mary's Academy Charter School a distant remainder — means St Mary's Academy Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

St Mary's Academy Charter School reports 83.5% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

St Mary's Academy Charter School student-counselor ratio is 282:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within St Mary's Academy Charter School is typically wider than the St Mary's Academy Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

St Mary's Academy Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 24.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within St Mary's Academy Charter School is typically wider than the St Mary's Academy Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

34.4%
Federal
64.2%
State
1.4%
Local

Funding Equity

78
Equity Score
86 / 1047
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in St Mary's Academy Charter School.

White 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 3.5%
Multiracial 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

282:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in St Mary's Academy Charter School

School Enrollment
St Mary's Academy Charter School
Charter
282

How St Mary's Academy Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Broaddus Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
El Paso Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Midland Academy Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Cross Plains Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Ft Hancock Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to St Mary's Academy Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in St Mary's Academy Charter School?

St Mary's Academy Charter School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 381 students.

How much does St Mary's Academy Charter School spend per student?

St Mary's Academy Charter School spends $14,307 per student. The district has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #86 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of St Mary's Academy Charter School?

St Mary's Academy Charter School students are 85.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.6% White, 3.5% Asian, 0.7% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for St Mary's Academy Charter School?

St Mary's Academy Charter School has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #86 out of 1047 districts in Texas.