- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sulphur Springs, TX
Austin Academic Center
Federal NCES profile for Austin Academic Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484182014279
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Academic Center earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Sulphur Springs · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Academic Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Academic Center ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Sulphur Springs, TX.
School address
District: Sulphur Springs Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484182014279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Austin Academic Center grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+17.6%).
Teacher FTE added 3.1 → 3.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 484182014279 · Sulphur Springs, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 5.7:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur Springs H S (1,270 students)
Austin Academic Center grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+17.6%). Teacher FTE added 3.1 → 3.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Austin Academic Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs H S
1,270 students
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs Middle
961 students
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs El
598 students
- Barbara Bush P 310
Barbara Bush Pri
310 students
- Rowena Johnson 306
Rowena Johnson Pri
306 students
- This school 17
Austin Academic Center
17 students
What this shows Austin Academic Center reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Academic Center compares
Austin Academic Center is a growing 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 | 5.7:1 | ▼ 61% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.7:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
5.7:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,619
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sulphur Springs Isd reports $11,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Academic Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Springs H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbara Bush Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowena Johnson Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Academic Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~17 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Academic Center
How many students attend Austin Academic Center?
Austin Academic Center has 17 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sulphur Springs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Academic Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Academic Center is 5.7:1, which is 61% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 64% 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 Austin Academic Center?
70.6% of students at Austin Academic Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Academic Center?
Austin Academic Center has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Austin Academic Center rank among public schools in Sulphur Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Academic Center ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Sulphur Springs, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sulphur Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Sulphur Springs Isd?
Besides Austin Academic Center, Sulphur Springs Isd also operates Sulphur Springs H S (1,270 students), Sulphur Springs Middle (961 students), and Sulphur Springs El (598 students). See the Sulphur Springs Isd district page for the complete list.