Enrollment
408
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Cedars International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cedars International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480023209075Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedars International Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #116 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedars International Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedars International Academy ranks #116 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Cedars International Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480023209075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedars International Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedars International Academy
Cedars International Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 408 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,697 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,217, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Cedars International Academy, also runs Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland (116 students).
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 Cedars International Academy compares
Cedars International 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.6%
African American 6.4%
White 5.9%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Cedars International Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cedars International Academy, which includes Cedars International Academy.
$14,470
Per student
+6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.9%
State 74.4%
Federal 20.6%
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 Cedars International Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedars International Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedars International Academy
How many students attend Cedars International Academy?
Cedars International Academy has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedars International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedars International Academy is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Cedars International Academy?
76.7% of students at Cedars International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedars International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cedars International Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedars International Academy?
Cedars International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedars International Academy rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedars International Academy ranks #116 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 Cedars International Academy a good school?
Cedars International Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Cedars International Academy?
Besides Cedars International Academy, Cedars International Academy also operates Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland (116 students). See the Cedars International Academy district page for the complete list.
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