- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Windcrest, TX
Heritage Academy
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480008008109Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Academy earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Windcrest · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Windcrest, TX.
School address
District: Heritage Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480008008109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Heritage Academy held near 28 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.1 → 3.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480008008109 · Windcrest, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
33 enr · 4.7:1 · 92.6% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle (254 students)
Heritage Academy held near 28 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.1 → 3.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Heritage Academy 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
- Heritage Acade 98
Heritage Academy of Windcrest
98 students
- This school 33
Heritage Academy
33 students
- Heritage Acade 13
Heritage Academy of San Antonio
13 students
What this shows Heritage Academy reports 33 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Academy compares
Heritage Academy 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 | 4.7:1 | ▼ 68% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 33 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 18.2%
White 12.1%
Asian 6.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Heritage Academy 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 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 of Windcrest | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Academy of San Antonio | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Academy'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
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~33 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Academy
How many students attend Heritage Academy?
Heritage Academy has 33 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Windcrest, TX. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy is 4.7:1, which is 68% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 70% 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?
92.6% of students at Heritage Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Academy?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment, in Windcrest, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Academy?
Heritage Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 rank among public schools in Windcrest?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Academy ranks #1 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, Heritage Academy also operates Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle (254 students), Heritage Academy of Del Rio (191 students), and Heritage Academy of Windcrest (98 students). See the Heritage Academy district page for the complete list.