Enrollment
571
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
The Excel Center (for Adults)
Federal NCES profile for The Excel Center (for Adults), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480144813141Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Excel Center (for Adults) earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #162 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 571
- students enrolled
The Excel Center (for Adults) has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Excel Center (for Adults) ranks #162 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: The Excel Center (for Adults) · Texas
NCES ID 480144813141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Excel Center (for Adults) compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Excel Center (for Adults)
The Excel Center (for Adults) is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 571 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Texas schools and 85% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 571 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding The Excel Center (for Adults) spends $7,445 per pupil, 45% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The Excel Center (for Adults) also operates Billy Moore (140 students) and The Excel Center for Adults - Lockhart (118 students) alongside The Excel Center (for Adults).
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 The Excel Center (for Adults) compares
The Excel Center (for Adults) on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.2:1 | ▲ 85% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 85% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
94.0%
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
$7,445
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 62.0%
African American 19.1%
White 8.6%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, The Excel Center (for Adults) is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Excel Center (for Adults), which includes The Excel Center (for Adults).
$7,445
Per student
-45%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How The Excel Center (for Adults) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Moore | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Excel Center for Adults - Lockhart | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diboll | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Excel Center (for Adults)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 3/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar other 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 (~571 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The Excel Center (for Adults)
How many students attend The Excel Center (for Adults)?
The Excel Center (for Adults) has 571 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Excel Center (for Adults)?
The student-teacher ratio at The Excel Center (for Adults) is 27.2:1, which is 85% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Excel Center (for Adults)?
The largest demographic group at The Excel Center (for Adults) is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Excel Center (for Adults)?
The Excel Center (for Adults) has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Excel Center (for Adults) rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, The Excel Center (for Adults) ranks #162 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.
Is The Excel Center (for Adults) a good school?
The Excel Center (for Adults) earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. 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 The Excel Center (for Adults)?
Besides The Excel Center (for Adults), The Excel Center (for Adults) also operates Billy Moore (140 students), The Excel Center for Adults - Lockhart (118 students), and The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin (114 students). See the The Excel Center (for Adults) district page for the complete list.
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