- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Cedars International Academy shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 480023209075 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
408 enr · 13.2:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland (116 students)
Cedars International Academy shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Cedars International Academy compares
Cedars International Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Cedars International Academy reports $15,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~408 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), down 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.