Enrollment
25
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Austin Oaks
Federal NCES profile for Austin Oaks, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480007113287Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Oaks earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #161 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Texas
- 25
- students enrolled
Austin Oaks has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Oaks ranks #161 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: University of Texas University Charter School · Texas
NCES ID 480007113287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Austin Oaks compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Austin Oaks
Austin Oaks is a small charter combined-grade school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 25 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 70% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Texas schools, with 25 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
The surrounding University of Texas University Charter School spends $23,635 per pupil, 73% above the Texas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
University of Texas University Charter School also operates Methodist Children's Home (96 students) and Cedar Crest (75 students) alongside Austin Oaks.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Austin Oaks compares
Austin Oaks on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 70% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$23,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University of Texas University Charter School, which includes Austin Oaks.
$23,635
Per student
+73%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.0%
State 66.8%
Federal 33.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Austin Oaks Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Children's Home | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Crest | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ut - University Charter School at High Point | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Ridge | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Oaks's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~25 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Austin Oaks
How many students attend Austin Oaks?
Austin Oaks has 25 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Oaks?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Oaks is 25:1, which is 70% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Oaks?
Austin Oaks has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Oaks rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Oaks ranks #161 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.
Is Austin Oaks a good school?
Austin Oaks earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in University of Texas University Charter School?
Besides Austin Oaks, University of Texas University Charter School also operates Methodist Children's Home (96 students), Cedar Crest (75 students), and Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center) (57 students). See the University of Texas University Charter School district page for the complete list.
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