- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
Federal NCES profile for The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480141412335Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 Southwest Key earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #160 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key ranks #160 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Valere Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480141412335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 480141412335 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
159 enr · 17.7:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi (358 students)
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key 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
- The East Austi
The East Austin College Prep at Mlk
169 students
- This school
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
159 students
What this shows The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key compares
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.8%
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 96.2%
African American 3.1%
White 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Southwest Key Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Promesa College Prep Brownsville | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The East Austin College Prep at Mlk | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key'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
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
How many students attend The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key?
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key has 159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key?
The student-teacher ratio at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key?
92.5% of students at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key 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 Southwest Key?
The largest demographic group at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key?
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key ranks #160 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 Southwest Key, 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 Mlk (169 students). See the Valere Public Schools district page for the complete list.