- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denton, TX
Denton K-8 Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Denton K-8 Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481674022822
👥 S:T ratio 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denton K-8 Virtual Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Denton K-8 Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denton K-8 Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Denton, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 481674022822 · Denton, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 8.6:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 elementary schools in Denton. Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 0.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Denton K-8 Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- This school 121
Denton K-8 Virtual Academy
121 students
What this shows Denton K-8 Virtual Academy reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denton K-8 Virtual Academy compares
Denton K-8 Virtual Academy vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,484
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.
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denton K-8 Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denton K-8 Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Denton K-8 Virtual Academy
How many students attend Denton K-8 Virtual Academy?
Denton K-8 Virtual Academy has 121 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denton, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denton K-8 Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Denton K-8 Virtual Academy is 8.6:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% 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 Denton K-8 Virtual Academy?
32.2% of students at Denton K-8 Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denton K-8 Virtual Academy?
Denton K-8 Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Denton K-8 Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Denton K-8 Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Denton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Denton on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Denton K-8 Virtual Academy, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.