- Enrollment
- 3,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Serene Hills El
Federal NCES profile for Serene Hills El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482647011479
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Serene Hills El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #99 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 5.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Serene Hills El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Serene Hills El ranks #99 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+131 students YoY
Serene Hills El grew from 627 students in 2022-23 to 758 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+131 students YoY 482647011479 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 19.1:1 · 5.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Travis H S (3,569 students)
Serene Hills El grew from 627 students in 2022-23 to 758 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Serene Hills 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 744
Serene Hills El
744 students
What this shows Serene Hills El reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Serene Hills El compares
Serene Hills El 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.3% | ▼ 91% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% 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
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 744 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Serene Hills 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 Serene Hills El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Travis H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Travis Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bee Cave Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson Bend Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bee Cave El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Serene Hills 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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Serene Hills El
How many students attend Serene Hills El?
Serene Hills El has 744 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), up 131.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Serene Hills El?
The student-teacher ratio at Serene Hills El is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Serene Hills El?
5.3% of students at Serene Hills El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Serene Hills El?
The largest demographic group at Serene Hills El is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Serene Hills El?
Serene Hills El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Serene Hills El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Serene Hills El ranks #99 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 Serene Hills 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.