- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Kipp Austin Comunidad
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Austin Comunidad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480026412553Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Austin Comunidad earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #76 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Austin Comunidad has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Austin Comunidad ranks #76 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026412553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Kipp Austin Comunidad held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 480026412553 · Austin, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
513 enr · 15.1:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Austin Comunidad held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Austin Comunidad 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 Comunidad
513 students
What this shows Kipp Austin Comunidad reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Austin Comunidad compares
Kipp Austin Comunidad 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 86.4%
African American 5.7%
White 4.9%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Kipp Austin Comunidad 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 Comunidad 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 Comunidad'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 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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Austin Comunidad
How many students attend Kipp Austin Comunidad?
Kipp Austin Comunidad has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Comunidad?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Comunidad is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Austin Comunidad?
82.4% of students at Kipp Austin Comunidad are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Austin Comunidad?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Austin Comunidad is Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Austin Comunidad?
Kipp Austin Comunidad has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Comunidad rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Austin Comunidad ranks #76 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 Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Austin Comunidad, 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.