- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Purple Sage El
Federal NCES profile for Purple Sage El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483808005804
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Purple Sage El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #86 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Purple Sage El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Purple Sage El ranks #86 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Purple Sage El held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 483808005804 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 15.7:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Purple Sage El held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Purple Sage El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 502
Purple Sage El
502 students
What this shows Purple Sage El reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Purple Sage El compares
Purple Sage 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 73% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,955
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 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Asian 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Purple Sage El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Purple Sage El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Purple Sage El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Purple Sage El
How many students attend Purple Sage El?
Purple Sage El has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purple Sage El?
The student-teacher ratio at Purple Sage El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Purple Sage El?
16.7% of students at Purple Sage El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Purple Sage El?
The largest demographic group at Purple Sage El is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purple Sage El?
Purple Sage El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Purple Sage El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Purple Sage El ranks #86 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 Round Rock Isd?
Besides Purple Sage El, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.