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What's the most underrated thing about LONE STAR ONLINE ACADEMY that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
11,686
Elementary
DISTRICT 3,983 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD·NCES 483786014301
Lone Star Online Academy
1101 W 7TH ST, ROSCOE, TX 79545 · (325) 766-3629 · Nolan County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL11,686 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Virtual schools are not graded, because they enroll students from across the state rather than a local area. How grades work
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 65%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1,393 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 1,673 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 1,877 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 1,521 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 1,372 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 1,152 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 986 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 915 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 797 | 7% |
This year's kindergarten class (1,393) is 75% larger than its 8th grade class (797).
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
29.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +8.0pp since 2021
Mathematics
10.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +1.0pp since 2021
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 29 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 10 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 8 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 1 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 8.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% | 44.0% |
| Mathematics | 2.0% | 8.0% | 16.0% | 74.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 29.0% | 10.0% |
| 2024-25 | 26.0% | 7.0% |
| 2023-24 | 25.0% | 8.0% |
| 2022-23 | 28.0% | 15.0% |
| 2021-22 | 21.0% | 9.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 11,686 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 7,834 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 5,581 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lone Star Online Academy.
About Lone Star Online Academy
A high-enrollment elementary school in ROSCOE, Texas, Lone Star Online Academy is part of ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD. There are 11,686 students enrolled, covering kindergarten through 8. Across elementary schools in Texas, the average enrollment is about 519.
ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD has 4 schools; together they serve 12,256 students.
Hispanic students make up 49% of enrollment at Lone Star Online Academy, the largest share of any group. The remaining shares are 22% Black, 21% White, 5% multiracial, and 3% Asian. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of Nolan County's population at about 37%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 67, compared with 70 nationally.
For Nolan County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $50,747 a year, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 17% of people live in poverty. Counting Lone Star Online Academy, Nolan County has 12 public schools.
The closest school to Lone Star Online Academy is Roscoe Collegiate High School, located less than a tenth of a mile away. Lone Star Online Academy is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
The school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Distant). Lone Star Online Academy is classified as a virtual school.
This page is set up for the Lone Star Online Academy community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Nolan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,454
Census ACS
Median income
$50,747
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
14,455 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD
- Roscoe Collegiate High SchoolHigh · 307 students
- Roscoe Elementary SchoolElementary · 179 students
- Roscoe Collegiate Montessori Early ChildhoodElementary · 84 students
Other schools in ROSCOE
- Roscoe Collegiate High SchoolHigh · 307 students
- Highland SchoolCombined · 207 students
- Roscoe Elementary SchoolElementary · 179 students
- Roscoe Collegiate Montessori Early ChildhoodElementary · 84 students
Nearby schools
- Roscoe Collegiate High School0.1 mi · 307
- Roscoe Elementary School0.1 mi · 179
- Roscoe Collegiate Montessori Early Childhood0.3 mi · 84
- Highland School7.3 mi · 207
- Sweetwater Middle School8.2 mi · 372
- Sweetwater High School8.4 mi · 553
Frequently asked questions
About Lone Star Online AcademyHow many students attend Lone Star Online Academy?
Lone Star Online Academy enrolls approximately 11,686 students in grades KG-08.
Is Lone Star Online Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lone Star Online Academy is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lone Star Online Academy?
At Lone Star Online Academy, the student body is approximately 21% White, 49% Hispanic, 22% Black, 3% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Lone Star Online Academy public or private?
Lone Star Online Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD.
Where is Lone Star Online Academy located?
Lone Star Online Academy is located at 1101 W 7TH ST, ROSCOE, TX 79545.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.