Enrollment
90
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, TX
Georgetown Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Georgetown Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480007612905Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgetown Charter Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 18
- schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Georgetown Charter Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown Charter Academy ranks #4 of 18 schools in Georgetown, TX.
School address
District: Priority Charter Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480007612905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Georgetown Charter Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Georgetown Charter Academy
Georgetown Charter Academy is a small charter combined-grade school in Georgetown, Texas, enrolling 90 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Texas schools, with 90 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% 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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown Charter Academy compares
Georgetown 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Charter Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cove Charter Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park Charter Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Georgetown 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
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~90 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Georgetown Charter Academy
How many students attend Georgetown Charter Academy?
Georgetown Charter Academy has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Georgetown, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Charter Academy is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Georgetown Charter Academy?
44.4% of students at Georgetown Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgetown Charter Academy?
Georgetown Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Georgetown Charter Academy rank among schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown Charter Academy ranks #4 of 18 schools in Georgetown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Georgetown on the city page.
Is Georgetown Charter Academy a good school?
Georgetown Charter Academy earns 41/100 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 Priority Charter Schools?
Besides Georgetown Charter Academy, Priority Charter Schools also operates Temple Charter Academy (218 students), Cove Charter Academy (210 students), and Cedar Park Charter Academy (127 students). See the Priority Charter Schools district page for the complete list.
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