- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Park, TX
Cedar Park Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Park Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480007612994Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Park Charter Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Cedar Park · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Park Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Park Charter Academy ranks #1 of 11 schools in Cedar Park, TX.
School address
District: Priority Charter Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480007612994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
127 on latest CCD 480007612994 · Cedar Park, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
127 enr · 7.9:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Temple Charter Academy (218 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 11 schools in Cedar Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cedar Park Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temple Charter
Temple Charter Academy
218 students
- Cove Charter A
Cove Charter Academy
210 students
- This school
Cedar Park Charter Academy
127 students
- Georgetown Cha
Georgetown Charter Academy
90 students
What this shows Cedar Park Charter Academy reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Park Charter Academy compares
Cedar Park Charter Academy vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.9:1 | ▼ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,148
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
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Priority Charter Schools reports $13,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Park Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Charter Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cove Charter Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Charter Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Park Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Park Charter Academy
How many students attend Cedar Park Charter Academy?
Cedar Park Charter Academy has 127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Park, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Park Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Park Charter Academy is 7.9:1, which is 46% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 50% 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 Cedar Park Charter Academy?
45.7% of students at Cedar Park Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Park Charter Academy?
Cedar Park Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Cedar Park Charter Academy rank among schools in Cedar Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Park Charter Academy ranks #1 of 11 schools in Cedar Park, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Priority Charter Schools?
Besides Cedar Park Charter Academy, Priority Charter Schools also operates Temple Charter Academy (218 students), Cove Charter Academy (210 students), and Georgetown Charter Academy (90 students). See the Priority Charter Schools district page for the complete list.