- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Austin, TX
Basis Austin
Federal NCES profile for Basis Austin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480143814163Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basis Austin earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 32
- elementary schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 155
- students enrolled
Basis Austin has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Austin ranks #7 of 32 elementary schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Basis Austin shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-22.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 480143814163 · Austin, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
155 enr · 8.6:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus (1,057 students)
Basis Austin shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-22.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Basis Austin in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Basis San Anto
Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus
1,057 students
- Basis Pflugerv
Basis Pflugerville Pri
853 students
- Basis San Anto
Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus
799 students
- Basis San Anto
Basis San Antonio- Pri North Central Campus
780 students
- Basis San Anto
Basis San Antonio Pri - Jack Lewis Jr Campus
605 students
- This school 155
Basis Austin
155 students
What this shows Basis Austin reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Basis Austin compares
Basis Austin 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,070
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
White 9.0%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: Asian at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Basis Austin is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Basis Texas reports $9,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Basis Austin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basis Pflugerville Pri | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basis San Antonio- Pri North Central Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basis San Antonio Pri - Jack Lewis Jr Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Basis Austin's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~155 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Basis Austin
How many students attend Basis Austin?
Basis Austin has 155 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basis Austin?
The student-teacher ratio at Basis Austin is 8.6:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basis Austin?
The largest demographic group at Basis Austin is Asian at 72.9% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Austin?
Basis Austin has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Basis Austin rank among elementary schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Austin ranks #7 of 32 elementary 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 elementary schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Basis Texas?
Besides Basis Austin, Basis Texas also operates Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus (1,057 students), Basis Pflugerville Pri (853 students), and Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus (799 students). See the Basis Texas district page for the complete list.