Enrollment
79
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baytown, TX
Gccisd Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gccisd Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482115022859
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gccisd Virtual Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #15 of 15
- schools in Baytown · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gccisd Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gccisd Virtual Academy ranks #15 of 15 schools in Baytown, TX.
School address
District: Goose Creek Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482115022859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+169% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gccisd Virtual Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gccisd Virtual Academy
Gccisd Virtual Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Baytown, Texas, enrolling 79 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 169% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Texas schools, with 79 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (29%) (diversity index 63/100).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Goose Creek Cisd also operates Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students) and Sterling H S (2,150 students) alongside Gccisd Virtual Academy.
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 Gccisd Virtual Academy compares
Gccisd Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39.5:1 | ▲ 169% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
39.5:1
students per teacher
- 169% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,713
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 29.1%
African American 17.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Gccisd Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goose Creek Cisd, which includes Gccisd Virtual Academy.
$11,713
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 29.2%
Federal 15.1%
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 Gccisd Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Memorial | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterling H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E F Green Junior School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gentry J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gccisd Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~79 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~39.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gccisd Virtual Academy
How many students attend Gccisd Virtual Academy?
Gccisd Virtual Academy has 79 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baytown, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gccisd Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gccisd Virtual Academy is 39.5:1, which is 169% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 152% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gccisd Virtual Academy?
53.5% of students at Gccisd Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gccisd Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gccisd Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Baytown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gccisd Virtual Academy?
Gccisd Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower 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 Gccisd Virtual Academy rank among schools in Baytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Gccisd Virtual Academy ranks #15 of 15 schools in Baytown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baytown on the city page.
Is Gccisd Virtual Academy a good school?
Gccisd Virtual Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. 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 Goose Creek Cisd?
Besides Gccisd Virtual Academy, Goose Creek Cisd also operates Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students), Sterling H S (2,150 students), and Lee H S (1,747 students). See the Goose Creek Cisd district page for the complete list.
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