- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Windcrest, TX
Heritage Academy of Windcrest
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Academy of Windcrest, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480008008108Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Academy of Windcrest earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Windcrest · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 96.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Academy of Windcrest has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Academy of Windcrest ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Windcrest, TX.
School address
District: Heritage Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480008008108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Heritage Academy of Windcrest grew from 93 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (+23.7%).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 480008008108 · Windcrest, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
98 enr · 9.8:1 · 96.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle (254 students)
Heritage Academy of Windcrest grew from 93 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (+23.7%). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Heritage Academy of Windcrest in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage Acade
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle
254 students
- Heritage Acade
Heritage Academy of Del Rio
191 students
- This school 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 Windcrest reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Academy of Windcrest compares
Heritage Academy of Windcrest is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 98 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.9%
African American 35.7%
Two or More 11.2%
White 9.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Heritage Academy of Windcrest is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Windcrest Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Academy of Del Rio | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Academy of San Antonio | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Academy of Windcrest's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other 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 (~98 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Academy of Windcrest
How many students attend Heritage Academy of Windcrest?
Heritage Academy of Windcrest has 98 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Windcrest, TX. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy of Windcrest?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy of Windcrest is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Heritage Academy of Windcrest?
96.8% of students at Heritage Academy of Windcrest are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Academy of Windcrest?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Academy of Windcrest is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment, in Windcrest, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Academy of Windcrest?
Heritage Academy of Windcrest has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Windcrest rank among public schools in Windcrest?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Academy of Windcrest ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Windcrest, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Heritage Academy?
Besides Heritage Academy of Windcrest, Heritage Academy also operates Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle (254 students), Heritage Academy of Del Rio (191 students), and Heritage Academy (33 students). See the Heritage Academy district page for the complete list.