- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders
Federal NCES profile for Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480894011354
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #35 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders ranks #35 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 49.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 480894011354 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
920 enr · 20.4:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 49.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 920
Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders
920 students
What this shows Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders reports 920 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders compares
Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 920 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
920
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,950
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 40.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 4.6%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- 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 (~920 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders
How many students attend Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders?
Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders has 920 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 895 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders?
The student-teacher ratio at Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders is 20.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders?
37.2% of students at Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders?
The largest demographic group at Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders?
Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders ranks #35 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 Austin Isd?
Besides Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.