- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Austin, TX
Kipp Austin College Prep
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Austin College Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480026411055Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Austin College Prep earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #18 of 32
- elementary schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Austin College Prep has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Austin College Prep ranks #18 of 32 elementary schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026411055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Kipp Austin College Prep held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 480026411055 · Austin, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
465 enr · 16:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Austin College Prep held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Austin College Prep 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
Kipp Austin College Prep
465 students
What this shows Kipp Austin College Prep reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Austin College Prep compares
Kipp Austin College Prep 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
20
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.8%
African American 3.7%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Kipp Austin College Prep 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 College Prep 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 College Prep'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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Austin College Prep
How many students attend Kipp Austin College Prep?
Kipp Austin College Prep has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin College Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin College Prep is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Austin College Prep?
86.3% of students at Kipp Austin College Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Austin College Prep?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Austin College Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Austin College Prep?
Kipp Austin College Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Kipp Austin College Prep rank among elementary schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Austin College Prep ranks #18 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 College Prep, 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.