- Enrollment
- 3,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Lakeway El
Federal NCES profile for Lakeway El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482647002520
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeway El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #31 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeway El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeway El ranks #31 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Lakeway El held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.4 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 482647002520 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 15:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Travis H S (3,569 students)
Lakeway El held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.4 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lakeway El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Travis H
Lake Travis H S
3,569 students
- Lake Travis Mi 968
Lake Travis Middle
968 students
- Bee Cave Middl 861
Bee Cave Middle
861 students
- Hudson Bend Mi 806
Hudson Bend Middle
806 students
- Bee Cave El 785
Bee Cave El
785 students
- This school 524
Lakeway El
524 students
What this shows Lakeway El reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeway El compares
Lakeway El 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 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 90% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$10,944
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Lakeway El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Travis Isd reports $10,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeway El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Travis H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Travis Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bee Cave Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson Bend Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bee Cave El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeway El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeway El
How many students attend Lakeway El?
Lakeway El has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeway El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeway El is 15:1, which is 2% 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 Lakeway El?
6.2% of students at Lakeway El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeway El?
The largest demographic group at Lakeway El is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeway El?
Lakeway El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Lakeway El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeway El ranks #31 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 Lake Travis Isd?
Besides Lakeway El, Lake Travis Isd also operates Lake Travis H S (3,569 students), Lake Travis Middle (968 students), and Bee Cave Middle (861 students). See the Lake Travis Isd district page for the complete list.