Enrollment
114
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 480144813834 Charter school
The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin — Austin, TX
Federal NCES profile for The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: The Excel Center (for Adults) · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin reports 114 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding The Excel Center (for Adults) spends $8,094 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.7% from local sources (property taxes), 79.1% from the state, and 4.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 49% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
— 49% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
52.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,094
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 114 Top 9% in Texas — larger than 91% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 7.4:1 -49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 480144813834
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.0%
African American 19.3%
White 8.8%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.6%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Excel Center (for Adults), which includes The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin.
$8,094
Per student
-53%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 79.1%
Federal 4.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 47.3:1
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin
How many students attend The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin?
The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin has 114 students enrolled. It is a other school in AUSTIN, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin?
The student-teacher ratio at The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin is 7.4:1, which is 49% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin?
The largest demographic group at The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin is Hispanic or Latino at 64.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in AUSTIN, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin?
The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.