Enrollment
364
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Chaparral Star Academy
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral Star Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480006408059Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral Star Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #116 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 364
- students enrolled
Chaparral Star Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Star Academy ranks #116 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Chaparral Star Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480006408059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chaparral Star Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chaparral Star Academy
Chaparral Star Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 364 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 364 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Chaparral Star Academy spends $7,859 per pupil, 42% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Chaparral Star Academy is a single-school charter district, so Chaparral Star Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Chaparral Star Academy compares
Chaparral Star 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$7,859
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 37.4%
Asian 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Chaparral Star Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chaparral Star Academy, which includes Chaparral Star Academy.
$7,859
Per student
-42%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.6%
State 96.3%
Federal 3.1%
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.
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 (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chaparral Star Academy
How many students attend Chaparral Star Academy?
Chaparral Star Academy has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Star Academy is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaparral Star Academy?
The largest demographic group at Chaparral Star Academy is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral Star Academy?
Chaparral Star Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chaparral Star Academy rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Star 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 Chaparral Star Academy a good school?
Chaparral Star Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Chaparral Star Academy?
None; Chaparral Star Academy is a single-school charter district, and Chaparral Star Academy is its only campus.
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