- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mercedes, TX
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Texas Isd Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483715022795
👥 S:T ratio 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Mercedes · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Texas Isd Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 7 schools in Mercedes, TX.
School address
District: South Texas Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483715022795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 483715022795 · Mercedes, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 12.5:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: South Texas Isd Science Academy (840 students)
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd Science Academy
840 students
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd Medical Professions
820 students
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
802 students
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd Health Professions
781 students
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
781 students
- This school 212
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy
212 students
What this shows South Texas Isd Virtual Academy reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Texas Isd Virtual Academy compares
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy is a shrinking 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,956
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.8%
White 19.3%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, South Texas Isd Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for South Texas Isd reports $17,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Texas Isd Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas Isd Science Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Medical Professions | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Health Professions | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Texas Isd Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Texas Isd Virtual Academy
How many students attend South Texas Isd Virtual Academy?
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mercedes, TX. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Texas Isd Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Texas Isd Virtual Academy is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 South Texas Isd Virtual Academy?
37.1% of students at South Texas Isd Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Texas Isd Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Texas Isd Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment, in Mercedes, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Texas Isd Virtual Academy?
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does South Texas Isd Virtual Academy rank among schools in Mercedes?
By Resource Investment Index, South Texas Isd Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 7 schools in Mercedes, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mercedes on the city page.
What other schools are in South Texas Isd?
Besides South Texas Isd Virtual Academy, South Texas Isd also operates South Texas Isd Science Academy (840 students), South Texas Isd Medical Professions (820 students), and South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy (802 students). See the South Texas Isd district page for the complete list.