- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Marcos, TX
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County
Federal NCES profile for Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480005309121Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 4
- schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County ranks #2 of 4 schools in San Marcos, TX.
School address
District: Inspire Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480005309121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County grew from 21 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+33.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.9 → 2.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 480005309121 · San Marcos, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
24 enr · 6:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Anne Frank Inspire Academy (608 students)
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County grew from 21 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+33.3%). Teacher FTE lost 4.9 → 2.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anne Frank Ins
Anne Frank Inspire Academy
608 students
- Jhw Inspire Ac 61
Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale
61 students
- Jhw Inspire Ac 44
Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County
44 students
- Jhw Inspire Ac 33
Jhw Inspire Academy - Legacy Ranch
33 students
- This school 24
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County
24 students
- Jhw Inspire Ac 24
Jhw Inspire Academies- Rise Recovery
24 students
What this shows Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County compares
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County is a growing 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 59% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
6:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$16,584
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 41.7%
African American 8.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Inspire Academies reports $16,584 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Frank Inspire Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhw Inspire Academy - Legacy Ranch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhw Inspire Academies- Rise Recovery | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~24 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County
How many students attend Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County?
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County has 24 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Marcos, TX. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County is 6:1, which is 59% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 62% 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 Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County?
85.7% of students at Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County?
The largest demographic group at Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in San Marcos, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County?
Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County rank among schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County ranks #2 of 4 schools in San Marcos, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Marcos on the city page.
What other schools are in Inspire Academies?
Besides Jhw Inspire Academy - Hays County, Inspire Academies also operates Anne Frank Inspire Academy (608 students), Jhw Inspire Academy - Rockdale (61 students), and Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County (44 students). See the Inspire Academies district page for the complete list.