Enrollment
778
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 480016309583 Charter school
Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas — Lewisville, TX
Federal NCES profile for Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
174.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas reports 778 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 174.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 62% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 65% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 599 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Texas College Preparatory Academies spends $8,534 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.1% from local sources (property taxes), 95.4% from the state, and 3.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 62% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
5.5:1
students per teacher
— 62% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,534
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 598 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 778 Top 79% in Texas — larger than 21% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 174.0
Students per teacher 5.5:1 -62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 480016309583
Student demographics
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 8
Counselors (FTE) 1.3
Students per counselor 599:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texas College Preparatory Academies, which includes Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas.
$8,534
Per student
-50%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.1%
State 95.4%
Federal 3.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas
How many students attend Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas?
Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas has 778 students enrolled. It is a other school in LEWISVILLE, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas?
The student-teacher ratio at Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas is 5.5:1, which is 62% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 65% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas?
The largest demographic group at Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas is White at 43.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in LEWISVILLE, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas?
Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.