Enrollment
11
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
Sst Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sst Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480140022781Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sst Online Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sst Online Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Online Academy ranks #5 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: School of Science and Technology Discovery · Texas
NCES ID 480140022781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sst Online Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sst Online Academy
Sst Online Academy is a lower-poverty, small charter elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 11 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Sst Online Academy is leaner than roughly 85% of Texas schools and 25% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Texas average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Texas schools, with 11 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
The surrounding School of Science and Technology Discovery spends $10,485 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
School of Science and Technology Discovery also operates Sst Corpus Christi (2,343 students) and Sst Sugarland (739 students) alongside Sst Online 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 Sst Online Academy compares
Sst Online 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 71% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,485
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.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School of Science and Technology Discovery, which includes Sst Online Academy.
$10,485
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.3%
State 84.3%
Federal 13.5%
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 Sst Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sst Corpus Christi | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Sugarland | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Hill Country | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Northwest | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Advancement | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sst Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary 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 (~11 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sst Online Academy
How many students attend Sst Online Academy?
Sst Online Academy has 11 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Online Academy is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 Sst Online Academy?
18.2% of students at Sst Online Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sst Online Academy?
Sst Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Sst Online Academy rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Online Academy ranks #5 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Antonio on the city page.
Is Sst Online Academy a good school?
Sst Online Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. 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 School of Science and Technology Discovery?
Besides Sst Online Academy, School of Science and Technology Discovery also operates Sst Corpus Christi (2,343 students), Sst Sugarland (739 students), and Sst Hill Country (675 students). See the School of Science and Technology Discovery district page for the complete list.
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