- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasadena, TX
Vista Academy of Pasadena
Federal NCES profile for Vista Academy of Pasadena, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016313028Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Academy of Pasadena earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #24 of 24
- schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Academy of Pasadena has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Academy of Pasadena ranks #24 of 24 schools in Pasadena, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016313028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Vista Academy of Pasadena held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 480016313028 · Pasadena, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
194 enr · 12.1:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Vista Academy of Pasadena held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vista Academy of Pasadena 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 194
Vista Academy of Pasadena
194 students
What this shows Vista Academy of Pasadena reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Academy of Pasadena compares
Vista Academy of Pasadena held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.2%
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
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.3%
White 12.9%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Vista Academy of Pasadena is less mixed than 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena'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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Academy of Pasadena
How many students attend Vista Academy of Pasadena?
Vista Academy of Pasadena has 194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasadena, TX. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Academy of Pasadena?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Academy of Pasadena is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Pasadena?
77.4% of students at Vista Academy of Pasadena are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Academy of Pasadena?
The largest demographic group at Vista Academy of Pasadena is Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment, in Pasadena, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Academy of Pasadena?
Vista Academy of Pasadena has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Pasadena rank among schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Academy of Pasadena ranks #24 of 24 schools in Pasadena, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Vista Academy of Pasadena, 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.