- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Texas Empowerment Academy El
Federal NCES profile for Texas Empowerment Academy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480006612411Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Texas Empowerment Academy El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #116 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Texas Empowerment Academy El has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Empowerment Academy El ranks #116 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Texas Empowerment Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480006612411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Texas Empowerment Academy El grew from 157 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+13.4%).
Teacher FTE held 9.3 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 480006612411 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
303 enr · 33.7:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Empowerment Academy (413 students)
Texas Empowerment Academy El grew from 157 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+13.4%). Teacher FTE held 9.3 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Texas Empowerment Academy El compares
Texas Empowerment Academy 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 | 33.7:1 | ▲ 129% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
33.7:1
students per teacher
- 129% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,952
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
African American 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 3.3%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Texas Empowerment Academy El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Texas Empowerment Academy reports $13,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Texas Empowerment Academy El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Empowerment Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Texas Empowerment Academy El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Texas Empowerment Academy El
How many students attend Texas Empowerment Academy El?
Texas Empowerment Academy El has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texas Empowerment Academy El?
The student-teacher ratio at Texas Empowerment Academy El is 33.7:1, which is 129% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 115% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Texas Empowerment Academy El?
51.0% of students at Texas Empowerment Academy El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Texas Empowerment Academy El?
The largest demographic group at Texas Empowerment Academy El is African American at 85.1% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texas Empowerment Academy El?
Texas Empowerment Academy El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Texas Empowerment Academy El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Empowerment Academy El ranks #116 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 Texas Empowerment Academy?
Besides Texas Empowerment Academy El, Texas Empowerment Academy also operates Texas Empowerment Academy (413 students). See the Texas Empowerment Academy district page for the complete list.