- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Austin Achieve Parmer
Federal NCES profile for Austin Achieve Parmer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480143114324Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Achieve Parmer earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #86 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 34.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Achieve Parmer has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Achieve Parmer ranks #86 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Austin Achieve Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480143114324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+217 students YoY
Austin Achieve Parmer grew from 171 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+126.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+217 students YoY 480143114324 · Austin, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
551 enr · 34.4:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin Achieve El (839 students)
Austin Achieve Parmer grew from 171 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+126.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Austin Achieve Parmer in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin Achieve
Austin Achieve El
839 students
- Austin Achieve
Austin Achieve Middle
669 students
- Austin Achieve
Austin Achieve H S
581 students
- This school
Austin Achieve Parmer
551 students
What this shows Austin Achieve Parmer reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Achieve Parmer compares
Austin Achieve Parmer 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 | 34.4:1 | ▲ 134% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
34.4:1
students per teacher
- 134% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 47.0%
African American 34.7%
Asian 13.4%
White 2.4%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Austin Achieve Parmer is more 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 Parmer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Achieve El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin Achieve Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin Achieve H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Achieve Parmer's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Achieve Parmer
How many students attend Austin Achieve Parmer?
Austin Achieve Parmer has 551 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), up 217.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Achieve Parmer?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Achieve Parmer is 34.4:1, which is 134% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 119% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Achieve Parmer?
80.7% of students at Austin Achieve Parmer are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Achieve Parmer?
The largest demographic group at Austin Achieve Parmer is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Achieve Parmer?
Austin Achieve Parmer has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Parmer rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Achieve Parmer ranks #86 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 Parmer, Austin Achieve Public Schools also operates Austin Achieve El (839 students), Austin Achieve Middle (669 students), and Austin Achieve H S (581 students). See the Austin Achieve Public Schools district page for the complete list.