- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Austin, TX
Founders Classical Academy-Austin North
Federal NCES profile for Founders Classical Academy-Austin North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480016312790Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Founders Classical Academy-Austin North earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #15 of 32
- elementary schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Founders Classical Academy-Austin North has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy-Austin North ranks #15 of 32 elementary schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016312790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Founders Classical Academy-Austin North held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 480016312790 · Austin, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
149 enr · 9.3:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Founders Classical Academy-Austin North held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Founders Classical Academy-Austin North in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
1,013 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound
949 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
929 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
921 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- This school 149
Founders Classical Academy-Austin North
149 students
What this shows Founders Classical Academy-Austin North reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Founders Classical Academy-Austin North compares
Founders Classical Academy-Austin North held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$10,324
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Texas College Preparatory Academies reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Founders Classical Academy-Austin North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Founders Classical Academy-Austin North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~149 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Founders Classical Academy-Austin North
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy-Austin North?
Founders Classical Academy-Austin North has 149 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy-Austin North?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy-Austin North is 9.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Founders Classical Academy-Austin North?
40.9% of students at Founders Classical Academy-Austin North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Founders Classical Academy-Austin North?
Founders Classical Academy-Austin North has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Founders Classical Academy-Austin North rank among elementary schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy-Austin North ranks #15 of 32 elementary 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 elementary schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Founders Classical Academy-Austin North, Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students), Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students), and Founders Classical Academy of Prosper (929 students). See the Texas College Preparatory Academies district page for the complete list.