- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Kathy Caraway El
Federal NCES profile for Kathy Caraway El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483808004252
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kathy Caraway El earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #14 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kathy Caraway El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kathy Caraway El ranks #14 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Kathy Caraway El shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 483808004252 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 13.2:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Kathy Caraway El shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kathy Caraway El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 462
Kathy Caraway El
462 students
What this shows Kathy Caraway El reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kathy Caraway El compares
Kathy Caraway El 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 | 11.9% | ▼ 81% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 55% | - | - |
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.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,955
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Kathy Caraway El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kathy Caraway El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kathy Caraway El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kathy Caraway El
How many students attend Kathy Caraway El?
Kathy Caraway El has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathy Caraway El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kathy Caraway El 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 Kathy Caraway El?
11.9% of students at Kathy Caraway El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kathy Caraway El?
The largest demographic group at Kathy Caraway El is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kathy Caraway El?
Kathy Caraway El has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Kathy Caraway El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Kathy Caraway El ranks #14 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 Round Rock Isd?
Besides Kathy Caraway El, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.