Enrollment
471
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Texarkana, TX
Digital Academy of Texas
Federal NCES profile for Digital Academy of Texas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484248013901
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Digital Academy of Texas earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 471
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Digital Academy of Texas ranks #1 of 7 schools in Texarkana, TX.
School address
District: Texarkana Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484248013901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-12% vs state
What stands out at Digital Academy of Texas
Digital Academy of Texas is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Texarkana, Texas, enrolling 471 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,314 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 65/100).
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Texarkana Isd also operates Texas H S (1,750 students) and Texas Middle (1,421 students) alongside Digital Academy of Texas.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Digital Academy of Texas compares
Digital Academy of Texas on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Digital Academy of Texas is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texarkana Isd, which includes Digital Academy of Texas.
$12,220
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 46.6%
Federal 22.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Digital Academy of Texas Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas H S | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Texas Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Nash El | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Wake Village El | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Highland Park El | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Digital Academy of Texas's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Digital Academy of Texas
How many students attend Digital Academy of Texas?
Digital Academy of Texas has 471 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Texarkana, TX.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Digital Academy of Texas?
54.2% of students at Digital Academy of Texas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Digital Academy of Texas?
The largest demographic group at Digital Academy of Texas is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Texarkana, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Digital Academy of Texas?
Digital Academy of Texas has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Digital Academy of Texas rank among schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Digital Academy of Texas ranks #1 of 7 schools in Texarkana, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Texarkana on the city page.
Is Digital Academy of Texas a good school?
Digital Academy of Texas earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Texarkana Isd?
Besides Digital Academy of Texas, Texarkana Isd also operates Texas H S (1,750 students), Texas Middle (1,421 students), and Nash El (667 students). See the Texarkana Isd district page for the complete list.
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