- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
Kipp Austin Collegiate
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Austin Collegiate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480026411782Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Austin Collegiate earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #30 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Austin Collegiate has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Austin Collegiate ranks #30 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026411782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Kipp Austin Collegiate held near 823 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.2 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 480026411782 · Austin, TX High · MID · CHARTER
847 enr · 12.1:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Austin Collegiate held near 823 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.2 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Austin Collegiate 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 Collegiate
847 students
What this shows Kipp Austin Collegiate reports 847 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Austin Collegiate compares
Kipp Austin Collegiate 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 847 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.0%
African American 2.6%
White 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Kipp Austin Collegiate is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Collegiate 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Journey Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Unity Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Austin Collegiate'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 high 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 (~847 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Austin Collegiate
How many students attend Kipp Austin Collegiate?
Kipp Austin Collegiate has 847 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 826 (2022-23) → 823 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Collegiate?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Collegiate is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Kipp Austin Collegiate?
84.0% of students at Kipp Austin Collegiate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Austin Collegiate?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Austin Collegiate is Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Austin Collegiate?
Kipp Austin Collegiate has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Kipp Austin Collegiate rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Austin Collegiate ranks #30 of 33 high 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 high schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Austin Collegiate, 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.