Enrollment
76
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Benito, TX
Greyhounds Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Greyhounds Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483879022794
👥 S:T ratio 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greyhounds Online Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 31
- public schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Greyhounds Online Academy has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greyhounds Online Academy ranks #4 of 31 public schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: San Benito Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483879022794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greyhounds Online Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greyhounds Online Academy
Greyhounds Online Academy is a high-poverty, small elementary school in San Benito, Texas, enrolling 76 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, Greyhounds Online Academy is leaner than roughly 92% of Texas schools and 35% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Texas schools, with 76 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Its district draws 33.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students) and Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students) alongside Greyhounds Online 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 Greyhounds Online Academy compares
Greyhounds Online 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,809
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 92.1%
White 7.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Greyhounds Online Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Benito Cisd, which includes Greyhounds Online Academy.
$13,809
Per student
+1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.8%
State 54.4%
Federal 33.8%
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 Greyhounds Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berta Cabaza Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cash El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Benito Riverside Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greyhounds Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary 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 (~76 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greyhounds Online Academy
How many students attend Greyhounds Online Academy?
Greyhounds Online Academy has 76 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Benito, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greyhounds Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Greyhounds Online Academy is 9.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Greyhounds Online Academy?
77.9% of students at Greyhounds Online Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greyhounds Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Greyhounds Online Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greyhounds Online Academy?
Greyhounds Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Greyhounds Online Academy rank among public schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, Greyhounds Online Academy ranks #4 of 31 public schools in San Benito, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in San Benito on the city page.
Is Greyhounds Online Academy a good school?
Greyhounds Online Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 San Benito Cisd?
Besides Greyhounds Online Academy, San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students), Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students), and San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy (645 students). See the San Benito Cisd district page for the complete list.
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