Enrollment
127
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Park Charter Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Park Charter Academy
Cedar Park Charter Academy is a small charter combined-grade school in Cedar Park, Texas, enrolling 127 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.9:1, Cedar Park Charter Academy is leaner than roughly 96% of Texas schools and 46% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 127 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 227 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Priority Charter Schools spends $10,780 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Priority Charter Schools also operates Temple Charter Academy (218 students) and Cove Charter Academy (210 students) alongside Cedar Park Charter Academy.
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 Cedar Park Charter Academy compares
Cedar Park Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,780
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Priority Charter Schools, which includes Cedar Park Charter Academy.
$10,780
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.1%
State 80.5%
Federal 18.4%
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 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
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.9:1)
Next steps
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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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cedar Park Charter Academy a good school?
Cedar Park Charter Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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