- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Austin, TX
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480026412305Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #27 of 32
- elementary schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters ranks #27 of 32 elementary schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026412305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 480026412305 · Austin, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
388 enr · 19.4:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kipp Mosaic Pr
Kipp Mosaic Pri
1,092 students
- Kipp Sharp Pre
Kipp Sharp Prep
1,078 students
- Kipp Connect H
Kipp Connect Houston Pri
1,056 students
- Kipp Journey P
Kipp Journey Pri
1,052 students
- Kipp Unity Pri
Kipp Unity Pri
1,050 students
- This school 388
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
388 students
What this shows Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters compares
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$13,447
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
34
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.1%
African American 5.9%
White 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Kipp Texas Public Schools reports $13,447 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Mosaic Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Sharp Prep | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Connect Houston Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Journey Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Unity Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
How many students attend Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters?
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters is 19.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters?
82.7% of students at Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters?
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters rank among elementary schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters ranks #27 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 Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters, Kipp Texas Public Schools also operates Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students), Kipp Sharp Prep (1,078 students), and Kipp Connect Houston Pri (1,056 students). See the Kipp Texas Public Schools district page for the complete list.