- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
The East Austin College Prep at Mlk
Federal NCES profile for The East Austin College Prep at Mlk, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480141412881Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The East Austin College Prep at Mlk earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #99 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
The East Austin College Prep at Mlk has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The East Austin College Prep at Mlk ranks #99 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Valere Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480141412881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
The East Austin College Prep at Mlk shrank from 226 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 480141412881 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
169 enr · 10.6:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi (358 students)
The East Austin College Prep at Mlk shrank from 226 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
The East Austin College Prep at Mlk in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Promesa Colleg
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi
358 students
- Promesa Colleg
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
185 students
- This school
The East Austin College Prep at Mlk
169 students
- The East Austi
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
159 students
What this shows The East Austin College Prep at Mlk reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How The East Austin College Prep at Mlk compares
The East Austin College Prep at Mlk 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,894
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 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.9%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 2.4%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, The East Austin College Prep at Mlk is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Valere Public Schools reports $13,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The East Austin College Prep at Mlk Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Promesa College Prep Brownsville | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The East Austin College Prep at Mlk's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about The East Austin College Prep at Mlk
How many students attend The East Austin College Prep at Mlk?
The East Austin College Prep at Mlk has 169 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The East Austin College Prep at Mlk?
The student-teacher ratio at The East Austin College Prep at Mlk is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The East Austin College Prep at Mlk?
88.5% of students at The East Austin College Prep at Mlk are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The East Austin College Prep at Mlk?
The largest demographic group at The East Austin College Prep at Mlk is Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The East Austin College Prep at Mlk?
The East Austin College Prep at Mlk 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 The East Austin College Prep at Mlk rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, The East Austin College Prep at Mlk 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 Valere Public Schools?
Besides The East Austin College Prep at Mlk, Valere Public Schools also operates Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi (358 students), Promesa College Prep Brownsville (185 students), and The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key (159 students). See the Valere Public Schools district page for the complete list.