- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Spicewood El
Federal NCES profile for Spicewood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483808004257
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spicewood El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #49 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 5.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Spicewood El has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spicewood El ranks #49 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Spicewood El shrank from 730 students in 2022-23 to 681 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 483808004257 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 16.1:1 · 5.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Spicewood El shrank from 730 students in 2022-23 to 681 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Spicewood 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 691
Spicewood El
691 students
What this shows Spicewood El reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spicewood El compares
Spicewood El is a shrinking 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.5% | ▼ 91% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.5%
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Asian 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Spicewood 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 Spicewood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spicewood 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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spicewood El
How many students attend Spicewood El?
Spicewood El has 691 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spicewood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Spicewood El is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spicewood El?
5.5% of students at Spicewood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spicewood El?
The largest demographic group at Spicewood El is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spicewood El?
Spicewood El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Spicewood El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Spicewood El ranks #49 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 Spicewood 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.