- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaumont, TX
Vista Academy of Beaumont
Federal NCES profile for Vista Academy of Beaumont, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016312821Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Academy of Beaumont earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #14 of 20
- schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Academy of Beaumont has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Academy of Beaumont ranks #14 of 20 schools in Beaumont, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016312821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Vista Academy of Beaumont shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 480016312821 · Beaumont, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
179 enr · 11.9:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Vista Academy of Beaumont shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vista Academy of Beaumont in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
1,013 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound
949 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
929 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
921 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- This school 179
Vista Academy of Beaumont
179 students
What this shows Vista Academy of Beaumont reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Academy of Beaumont compares
Vista Academy of Beaumont 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$10,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
White 8.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: African American at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Vista Academy of Beaumont is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Texas College Preparatory Academies reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Academy of Beaumont Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Academy of Beaumont's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Academy of Beaumont
How many students attend Vista Academy of Beaumont?
Vista Academy of Beaumont has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaumont, TX. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Academy of Beaumont?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Academy of Beaumont is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Vista Academy of Beaumont?
71.3% of students at Vista Academy of Beaumont are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Academy of Beaumont?
The largest demographic group at Vista Academy of Beaumont is African American at 73.7% of enrollment, in Beaumont, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Academy of Beaumont?
Vista Academy of Beaumont has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vista Academy of Beaumont rank among schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Academy of Beaumont ranks #14 of 20 schools in Beaumont, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Vista Academy of Beaumont, Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students), Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students), and Founders Classical Academy of Prosper (929 students). See the Texas College Preparatory Academies district page for the complete list.