VISTA ACADEMY OF PASADENA

www.responsiveed.com

Charter School 221 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Vista Academy of Pasadena is a tuition-free, state-chartered public school operating under the ResponsiveEd network. Located on Fairmont Parkway in Pasadena, Texas, the school serves students in grades K–12 with a focus on providing a structured, traditional academic environment. As part of a larger network of charter schools, Vista Academy emphasizes a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career readiness while maintaining a personalized approach to individual student progress.

The academy differentiates itself from traditional independent school districts by offering smaller class sizes and a specialized instructional model that aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating character development with academic achievement, the school strives to foster a supportive community atmosphere. Parents and families looking into Vista Academy often prioritize its focused learning environment, the stability provided by its established charter system, and its commitment to ensuring students meet state educational standards within a smaller, more intimate campus setting.

221

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VISTA ACADEMY OF PASADENA
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	156
Black	20
Asian	6
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
156 (70.6 %)
White
28 (12.7 %)
Black
20 (9.0 %)
Two or More
10 (4.5 %)
Asian
6 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
Phone:	(972)316-3663
Website:	http://www.responsiveed.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VISTA ACADEMY OF PASADENA
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	21
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	23
Grade 4	20
Grade 5	22
Grade 6	21
Grade 7	21
Grade 8	11

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VISTA ACADEMY OF PASADENA
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	121	54.8%
Male	100	45.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd