- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy
Federal NCES profile for Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480004207989Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #12 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy ranks #12 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
District: Rapoport Academy Public School · Texas
NCES ID 480004207989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 480004207989 · Waco, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
396 enr · 12:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Quinn Campus Public Middle (269 students)
Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy
396 students
- Quinn Campus P
Quinn Campus Public Middle
269 students
- Paul and Jane
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S
233 students
What this shows Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy compares
Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy 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 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
students per teacher
- 18% 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
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,028
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
White 12.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: African American at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Rapoport Academy Public School reports $15,028 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Campus Public Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy
How many students attend Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy?
Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy is 12:1, which is 18% 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 Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy?
78.8% of students at Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy?
The largest demographic group at Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy is African American at 42.2% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy?
Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy ranks #12 of 32 schools in Waco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapoport Academy Public School?
Besides Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy, Rapoport Academy Public School also operates Quinn Campus Public Middle (269 students) and Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S (233 students). See the Rapoport Academy Public School district page for the complete list.