- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Marcos, TX
Ki Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ki Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480144713122Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ki Charter Academy earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ki Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ki Charter Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in San Marcos, TX.
School address
District: Ki Charter Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480144713122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ki Charter Academy held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 480144713122 · San Marcos, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
185 enr · 7.1:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Ki Charter Academy Liberty Hill (125 students)
Ki Charter Academy held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ki Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ki Charter Academy
185 students
- Ki Charter Aca
Ki Charter Academy Liberty Hill
125 students
- Ki Charter - F
Ki Charter - Fort Worth
80 students
- Ki Charter - D 29
Ki Charter - Desoto
29 students
- Ki Charter - D 24
Ki Charter - Denton
24 students
- Ki Charter - F 9
Ki Charter - Farmersville
9 students
What this shows Ki Charter Academy reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ki Charter Academy compares
Ki Charter Academy 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 52% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$19,506
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 124 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.
Student demographics
White 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 9.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Ki Charter Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Ki Charter Academy reports $19,506 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ki Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ki Charter Academy Liberty Hill | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ki Charter - Fort Worth | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ki Charter - Desoto | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ki Charter - Denton | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ki Charter - Farmersville | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ki Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ki Charter Academy
How many students attend Ki Charter Academy?
Ki Charter Academy has 185 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Marcos, TX. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ki Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ki Charter Academy is 7.1:1, which is 52% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 55% 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 Ki Charter Academy?
98.4% of students at Ki Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ki Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ki Charter Academy is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in San Marcos, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ki Charter Academy?
Ki Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Ki Charter Academy rank among schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, Ki Charter Academy ranks #1 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 Ki Charter Academy?
Besides Ki Charter Academy, Ki Charter Academy also operates Ki Charter Academy Liberty Hill (125 students), Ki Charter - Fort Worth (80 students), and Ki Charter - Desoto (29 students). See the Ki Charter Academy district page for the complete list.