Enrollment
578
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Inspired Vision Academy El
Federal NCES profile for Inspired Vision Academy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480020408759Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inspired Vision Academy El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #37 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Inspired Vision Academy El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inspired Vision Academy El ranks #37 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Inspired Vision Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480020408759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Inspired Vision Academy El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Inspired Vision Academy El
Inspired Vision Academy El is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Dallas, Texas, enrolling 578 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 578 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 2,300 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #94, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Inspired Vision Academy, also runs Inspired Vision Academy Secondary (558 students).
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 Inspired Vision Academy El compares
Inspired Vision Academy El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$13,106
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 93.6%
African American 4.5%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Inspired Vision Academy El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Inspired Vision Academy, which includes Inspired Vision Academy El.
$13,106
Per student
-4%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.0%
State 75.4%
Federal 23.6%
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 Inspired Vision Academy El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspired Vision Academy Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inspired Vision Academy El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~578 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Inspired Vision Academy El
How many students attend Inspired Vision Academy El?
Inspired Vision Academy El has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inspired Vision Academy El?
The student-teacher ratio at Inspired Vision Academy El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Inspired Vision Academy El?
83.7% of students at Inspired Vision Academy El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inspired Vision Academy El?
The largest demographic group at Inspired Vision Academy El is Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inspired Vision Academy El?
Inspired Vision Academy El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Inspired Vision Academy El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Inspired Vision Academy El ranks #37 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
Is Inspired Vision Academy El a good school?
Inspired Vision Academy El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Inspired Vision Academy?
Besides Inspired Vision Academy El, Inspired Vision Academy also operates Inspired Vision Academy Secondary (558 students). See the Inspired Vision Academy district page for the complete list.
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