- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Austin Achieve El
Federal NCES profile for Austin Achieve El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480143113800Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Achieve El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #92 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Achieve El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Achieve El ranks #92 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Austin Achieve Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480143113800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-105 students YoY
Austin Achieve El shrank from 1,008 students in 2022-23 to 903 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.5 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-105 students YoY 480143113800 · Austin, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
839 enr · 13.5:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin Achieve Middle (669 students)
Austin Achieve El shrank from 1,008 students in 2022-23 to 903 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 62.5 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Austin Achieve El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Austin Achieve El
839 students
- Austin Achieve
Austin Achieve Middle
669 students
- Austin Achieve
Austin Achieve H S
581 students
- Austin Achieve
Austin Achieve Parmer
551 students
What this shows Austin Achieve El reports 839 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Achieve El compares
Austin Achieve El is a shrinking 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$14,727
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
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 85.5%
African American 11.0%
White 2.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Austin Achieve El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Austin Achieve Public Schools reports $14,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Achieve El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Achieve Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin Achieve H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin Achieve Parmer | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Achieve El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 34.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~839 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Achieve El
How many students attend Austin Achieve El?
Austin Achieve El has 839 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,008 (2022-23) → 903 (2023-24), down 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Achieve El?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Achieve El is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Achieve El?
77.4% of students at Austin Achieve El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Achieve El?
The largest demographic group at Austin Achieve El is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Achieve El?
Austin Achieve El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Austin Achieve El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Achieve El ranks #92 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Achieve Public Schools?
Besides Austin Achieve El, Austin Achieve Public Schools also operates Austin Achieve Middle (669 students), Austin Achieve H S (581 students), and Austin Achieve Parmer (551 students). See the Austin Achieve Public Schools district page for the complete list.