- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Federal NCES profile for Travis County Juvenile Detention Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480894009077
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #17 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center ranks #17 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center grew from 24 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (+66.7%).
Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 480894009077 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 6:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center grew from 24 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (+66.7%). Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 30
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
30 students
What this shows Travis County Juvenile Detention Center reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How Travis County Juvenile Detention Center compares
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 59% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
6:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,950
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.3%
African American 30.0%
White 6.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Travis County Juvenile Detention Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Travis County Juvenile Detention Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~30 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
How many students attend Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center has 30 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 24 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is 6:1, which is 59% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 62% 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 Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
58.3% of students at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
The largest demographic group at Travis County Juvenile Detention Center is Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Travis County Juvenile Detention Center?
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Travis County Juvenile Detention Center rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center ranks #17 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 Austin Isd?
Besides Travis County Juvenile Detention Center, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.