- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Austin, TX
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Paseo Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480026414123Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #16 of 32
- elementary schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Paseo Preparatory School ranks #16 of 32 elementary schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026414123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+107 students YoY
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+32.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+107 students YoY 480026414123 · Austin, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
436 enr · 19:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+32.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School 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 436
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School
436 students
What this shows Kipp Paseo Preparatory School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Paseo Preparatory School compares
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
436
Bigger than 53% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
14
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.8%
African American 4.6%
White 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Kipp Paseo Preparatory School 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 Paseo Preparatory School 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 Paseo Preparatory School'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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Paseo Preparatory School
How many students attend Kipp Paseo Preparatory School?
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), up 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Paseo Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Paseo Preparatory School is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Paseo Preparatory School?
82.7% of students at Kipp Paseo Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Paseo Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Paseo Preparatory School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Paseo Preparatory School?
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Paseo Preparatory School rank among elementary schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Paseo Preparatory School ranks #16 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 Paseo Preparatory School, 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.