Enrollment
212
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Texas Isd Virtual Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Texas Isd Virtual Academy
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mercedes, Texas, enrolling 212 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 212 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 379 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #289, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (19%) (diversity index 36/100).
The surrounding South Texas Isd spends $16,503 per pupil, 21% above the Texas average, a better-resourced district than most.
South Texas Isd also operates South Texas Isd Science Academy (840 students) and South Texas Isd Medical Professions (820 students) alongside South Texas Isd Virtual Academy.
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 South Texas Isd Virtual Academy compares
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,503
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Texas Isd, which includes South Texas Isd Virtual Academy.
$16,503
Per student
+21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 49.4%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
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 (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is South Texas Isd Virtual Academy a good school?
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of 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 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.
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