Enrollment
253
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nacogdoches, TX
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480139512006Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Nacogdoches · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 253
- students enrolled
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen F Austin State University Charter School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Nacogdoches, TX.
School address
NCES ID 480139512006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stephen F Austin State University Charter School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Nacogdoches, Texas, enrolling 253 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 253 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1012 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Stephen F Austin State University Charter School spends $8,637 per pupil, 37% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Stephen F Austin State University Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stephen F Austin State University Charter School compares
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$8,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Stephen F Austin State University Charter School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, which includes Stephen F Austin State University Charter School.
$8,637
Per student
-37%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 88.1%
Federal 1.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stephen F Austin State University Charter School
How many students attend Stephen F Austin State University Charter School?
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nacogdoches, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen F Austin State University Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Nacogdoches, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen F Austin State University Charter School?
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stephen F Austin State University Charter School rank among elementary schools in Nacogdoches?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen F Austin State University Charter School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Nacogdoches, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Nacogdoches on the city page.
Is Stephen F Austin State University Charter School a good school?
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Stephen F Austin State University Charter School?
None; Stephen F Austin State University Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Stephen F Austin State University Charter School is its only campus.
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