- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Del Rio, TX
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480008013778Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Del Rio · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Del Rio, TX.
School address
District: Heritage Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480008013778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 480008013778 · Del Rio, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
254 enr · 15.9:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage Academy of Del Rio (191 students)
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle
254 students
- Heritage Acade
Heritage Academy of Del Rio
191 students
- Heritage Acade 98
Heritage Academy of Windcrest
98 students
- Heritage Acade 33
Heritage Academy
33 students
- Heritage Acade 13
Heritage Academy of San Antonio
13 students
What this shows Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle compares
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,948
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.2%
White 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.4, Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Heritage Academy reports $13,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Academy of Del Rio | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Academy of Windcrest | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Academy of San Antonio | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle
How many students attend Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle?
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Del Rio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle?
67.7% of students at Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in Del Rio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle?
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle rank among elementary schools in Del Rio?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Del Rio, 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 Del Rio on the city page.
What other schools are in Heritage Academy?
Besides Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle, Heritage Academy also operates Heritage Academy of Del Rio (191 students), Heritage Academy of Windcrest (98 students), and Heritage Academy (33 students). See the Heritage Academy district page for the complete list.